Description:
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Operational Capacity and Continuity Division. As the Principal Project Officer, your purpose is to support the Queensland Patient Access Coordination Hub in connecting, monitoring, responding, and planning with health services to sustain access to care across Queensland.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Project Management Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/OCC648717 Closing date 28-Jul-2025 Fortnightly salary $5214.20 - $5595.80 Job duration 6 months with possibility of extension Contact person Lauren Northey Contact details (07) 2100 9097Access the National Relay Service
Queensland Patient Access Coordination Hub uses evidence-based innovative patient flow frameworks and supports service enhancement initiatives aimed at ensuring continuity of access throughout periods of increased demand and fluctuations in capacity, in accordance with the strategic direction of the Department.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of healthcare improvement initiatives related to patient flow in a complex clinical and operational environment.
- Build and maintain positive networks and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the health sector, including front line clinicians, operational staff, HHS and departmental executive.
- Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal skills at all levels, including consultation and presentation skills and proven ability in negotiation and influencing to achieve project goals.
- Gather, interpret and collate data from multiple sources, to support development of reports and enable analysis of system pressures.
- Support the provision of timely and expert advice to the Minister, Director-General and executive management team on issues impacting on healthcare service delivery across the state.
- Support other duties and team functions as directed by the leadership team within the Division as necessary.
About you
We are searching for someone with:
- 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, including the ability to establish robust governance structures, define tasks, set priorities, and coordinate activities effectively to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of process improvement, implementation, and evaluation methodologies with a track record of sustained outcomes within the healthcare sector.
- Comprehensive understanding of the public health sector, including knowledge of the Queensland Health environment, preferably with an understanding of clinical service delivery.
- Previous experience supporting access and flow within and across hospitals would be highly desirable.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠ