The role

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the Program, act as a key program contact, work with multiple Program stakeholders, and lead the ongoing development of the Departments' Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Environmental Health Plan and strategic priorities of the Program. This includes the development of place-based and co-designed Environmental Health Plans for the Indigenous local governments included in the Program and delivery of the ATSIEHP review outcomes.

The successful person

You will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations health reform agenda, and national and state policy frameworks related to improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including the ability to independently lead project activities, proactively and effectively engage with First nations and other stakeholders and deliver quality outcomes within constrained timeframes.
• Highly developed organisational skills and experience in proactively identifying and analysing problems, developing, and implementing remedial strategies and exercising initiative and responsibility to achieve project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to use high level communication, interpersonal, consultation, partnership, and negotiation skills to achieve project goals, and influence the decisions, actions, or perceptions of stakeholders.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated flexibility in approach to work and working environment and willingness to participate in cross program and departmental initiatives to address critical issues as required by management.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Under the leadership of the Deputy Director General, QPHaSS brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland – Leading the statewide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.