Lead and provide operational specialist medical support and advice within the Communicable Diseases Branch, and as required to Public Health Units on the control and prevention of communicable diseases in Queensland, including sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses, health care associated infections, the state immunisation program, notifiable conditions, and other communicable diseases. We have two fixed term temporary opportunities available (part time and full time) located in Herston for twelve months with the possibility of extension!
The role
The purpose of this role is:
- To provide clinical leadership and strategic advice for the development and implementation of state-wide programs and guidelines related to communicable disease prevention and control, consistent with national and international best practice.
- To manage the relationship between the Department of Health and key stakeholders, including Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), and where appropriate interjurisdictional health authorities, and other state and federal government agencies, in relation to communicable disease prevention and control activities.
The successful person
You will have:
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a medical practitioner. Specialist qualifications in public health medicine (or another relevant specialty) would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated leadership involving multi-disciplinary programs and diverse work units to achieve efficient, effective, and timely outcomes.
- Demonstrated high-level negotiation, consultative communication, and interpersonal skills as a basis for consulting with the Deputy Director-General, Chief Health Officer, government agencies, public health units, clients, community interest groups and stakeholders, health care service providers and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely using plain language.
- Knowledge of relevant public health legislation and its practical application to support the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, and experience interpreting and presenting complex information rapidly and accurately to a range of audiences, including senior executive, the media, and the public.
- Excellent organisational skills and experience in managing high volume workload with inflexible deadlines, and competing and sometimes unpredictable priorities, in a demanding professional environment subject to rapid change and development.
- High level knowledge and experience in development, implementation, management and evaluation of communicable disease policy and programs.
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including demonstrated ability to provide successful leadership for teams and projects.
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 Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services Division (QPHaSS) of the department brings together the medical specialties of pathology and forensic medicine, scientific testing, key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland. QPHaSS leads statewide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent, diagnose and control diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
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
To apply for this opportunity:
- 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.
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 (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
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