As the Principal Project Officer, you will lead and manage the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of healthcare improvement initiatives in a complex clinical and operational environment. You will prepare high-level briefing documents, submissions and reports and support the Unit to provide timely and expert advice to the Minister, Director-General and executive management team on issues impacting on healthcare service delivery across the state. Addiotnally, you will build and maintain positive networks and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the health sector and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal skills at all levels, including consultation and presentation skills and proven ability in negotiation and influencing in a clinical setting to achieve project goals.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
Highly effective interpersonal and high-level strategic written communication skills, including proven ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders and cultivate productive working relationships and networks.
A proven track record of leading projects / initiatives that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare service delivery.
Advanced project management skills, including the ability to establish robust governance structures, define tasks, set priorities, and coordinate activities effectively to meet deadlines, with a track record of proven and sustained outcomes.
Knowledge and application of process improvement, implementation, and evaluation methodologies within the healthcare sector.
Experience in applying change management methodologies to complex cultural and practice change issues in the health sector.
Comprehensive understanding of the public health sector, including knowledge of the Queensland Health environment, preferably with an understanding of clinical service delivery.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing & development
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.
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?
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