Principal Planning Officer

The role Reporting to the Manager, System Planning Branch you will be responsible for developing statewide / system service needs analysis, statewide plans, system positions and other statewide planning products, to inform future service, policy, governance, planning and purchasing / commissioning decision. You will also be responsible for undertaking health service / system research and critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and information to identify future priorities and issues for Queensland Health to inform the efficient use of resources to create a sustainable health system, influence health service delivery and reform, and maximise the health gain for the Queensland population. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing and presenting research, analysis, options and recommendations for strategic policy and service / system planning activities based on international, national and state current evidence / practice and establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful personTo be successful in the role, you will have the ability develop service planning or system planning products in a large, complex service delivery organisation and have demonstrated strong research and critical analysis skills including translating health literature and other qualitative and quantitative data and information to develop a range of products including system assessments, strategic or statewide service plans, reports, briefs, discussion papers, submissions, and presentations. In addition to this, you will have the ability to project manage, complex and time-critical projects, including the ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities and competing demands. You will also have high level written communication skills, including the ability to compile reports, discussion papers, presentations, submissions and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, partnerships and teamwork and negotiate outcomes and effectively represent the interests of the Department in dealings with stakeholders.

About usThe 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.

Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance (HPSP) Division is responsible for purchasing public health and social services from service providers and managing the performance associated with those purchasing decisions to optimise health gains, reduce inequalities and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system. Working with other key areas within the department, the division ensures health funding is used effectively to meet government priorities and deliver public health services to improve health outcomes for the population of Queensland.

• 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