What you'll do
As the Principal Advisor, you will provide high-level strategic advice to senior health executives on national digital health and information initiatives through the analysis of complex issues, research and emerging best practice. You will develop briefing materials, correspondence, consultation responses and speaking notes, and provide recommendations on the alignment of national digital health programs with Queensland Health's strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across government, healthcare and industry, you will coordinate responses to strategic matters, foster key partnerships, and support senior representatives at committees, forums and working groups. You will also contribute to the delivery of the Digital Strategic Partnerships work program, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to provide high quality advice on a range of issues and to prepare submissions, briefings and reports.
Proven ability to work autonomously, manage and plan personal work activities, utilise discretion, meet deadlines, establish priorities and work as an effective member of a team to successfully contribute to organisational objectives, with the flexibility to adapt to emerging priorities.
Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and consultation skills, with proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior and multi-disciplinary staff at the organisational, state, national, sector and industry levels.
High level understanding of the application of digital health and ICT strategies, policies and standards and their contribution to effective health service delivery in Queensland and at a national level.
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
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.
