Project Officer

at  Queensland Health

The role

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and facilitate project management and governance processes and support for the MHAOD SPB unit. In particular, the role will support implementation of Queensland Health led adult mental health initiatives and priorities under Better Care Together - a plan for Queensland’s state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug service to 2027 and the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.

• Contribute to policy development and implementation of mental health, alcohol and other drug programs and projects.
• Provide administrative support to projects and committees, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and reporting, meeting coordination, consultation and documentation management.
• Utilise strategic, conceptual and analytical skills to develop reports and discussion papers.
• Liaise with program participants to coordinate activities that support the delivery of project/program outcomes.

The successful person

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE ARE:

• Proven experience within a project environment delivering multiple tasks and activities to required deadlines, often in partnership with other team member or stakeholders who may have different priorities.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively within a team to establish and improve project related systems and processes including governance and reporting.
• Proven ability to advise and collaborate with key stakeholders, build relationships, influence understanding and support the delivery of projects.
• Developed written and interpersonal communication skills to support the preparation of documentation and relationship building with key stakeholders and team members.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in escalating risks that are beyond the remit of the role.
  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.
  Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning; workforce strategy, planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning; and precision medicine and research to improve health services available to the Queensland community.

Benefits

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

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• 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.
• For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
• Only persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and facilitate project management and governance processes and support for the MHAOD SPB unit. In particular, the role will support implementation of Queensland Health led adult mental health initiatives and priorities under Better Care Together - a plan for Queensland’s state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug service to 2027 and the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.

• Contribute to policy development and implementation of mental health, alcohol and other drug programs and projects.
• Provide administrative support to projects and committees, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and reporting, meeting coordination, consultation and documentation management.
• Utilise strategic, conceptual and analytical skills to develop reports and discussion papers.
• Liaise with program participants to coordinate activities that support the delivery of project/program outcomes