Principal Project Officer
Healthcare Improvement Unit, Clinical Excellence Division
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Department of Health - Queensland
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-9732-2964
Fax: +61-8-1499-5439
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Detail information about job Principal Project Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Role
In this exciting role in the Healthcare Improvement Unit, you will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health system projects. You will provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders on processes and information systems. You will use ethical decision making to achieve project goals.
The successful candidate
To be successful for this role you will have:
- A high level of clinical and/or operational knowledge regarding public hospital surgery and/or outpatient services.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective professional partnerships with key stakeholders in the development of State-wide policies, practices and initiatives to ensure consistency with the Departments direction.
- Advanced project management skills including the ability to develop, implement and evaluate solutions that will improve access to public hospital services.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.
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 Clinical Excellence Division (CED) mission is to partner with health services, clinicians and consumers to drive measurable improvement in patient care through continual pursuit of excellence.
Healthcare Improvement Unit is responsible for driving systems improvement and reform by working collaboratively with Statewide Clinical Networks, Hospital and Health Services and other system leaders to explore opportunities to improve access to healthcare.
Benefits of working with the Department of Health
By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
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 (temporary; full time or part time).