The role
The key responsibilities of the Principal Policy Officer, AOD Strategy and Partnerships Unit include:
- Lead and manage specified projects in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes.
- Liaise, consult and develop partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including Department of Health, Hospital and Health Services, other government departments, professional groups, consumers, families, carers and community organisations.
- Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders and senior management on specific issues relating to the implementation of projects.
- Prepare high level briefing documents, submissions, correspondence and reports including project management plans and materials.
- Establish and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders.
The successful person
**You will have demonstrated**:
- Ability to manage system-wide and/or state-wide projects that are time-critical and achieve expected deliverables across alcohol and other drug strategy and planning.
- High level strategic, conceptual and analytical skills and capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
- High level negotiation and verbal communication skills, including experience in cultivating productive working relationships and partnerships.
- High level policy, planning and project management skills and ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice relevant to mental health alcohol and other drugs issues.
- Strong understanding or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the alcohol and other drug treatment service system including the complex interrelationships within the government, non-government and private sectors.
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.
The Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch (MHAOD-SPB) supports the delivery of contemporary, high-quality state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug services through state-wide planning, system strategy and redesign, development of evidence-based models of service and program implementation.
**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
- Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.