Your key responsibilities:
Undertake research, environmental scanning and critical analysis to identify and advise on strategic policy opportunities, priorities and risks related to delayed discharge.
Initiate and manage the development of policies and projects that seek to address priority health issues, population groups, and broad reforms that impact delayed discharge in the health system.
Provide expert advice related to program functions and policy related to delayed discharge and its impact on the health system.
Establish and maintain stakeholder networks to enable accurate and timely advice and guidance regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and health service initiatives.
Role fit
The essential requirements for this role are:
high-level strategic, conceptual and critical thinking skills, with a proven ability to identify complex social and health problems and implement innovative solutions.
the ability to manage program functions, projects, interpret trends and analyse stakeholder feedback, reports, and other documentation to inform policy advice and strategies.
high-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including experience confidently and clearly presenting complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders, fostering productive working relationships and networks.
high-level written communication skills, including ability to autonomously compile policy and project-related reports, discussion papers, budget submissions, and ministerial correspondence.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
36.25 hour full time work week
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
