Manager Aboriginal & Torrs Strait Is

In this role, you will manage a team to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of system planning, strategic policy and other programs in alignment with national and state policy and strategic objectives, including the initiatives and priorities of the Easier Access to Health Services Plan, the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, Better Care Together: a plan for Queensland's state-funded mental health, alcohol and other drug services to 2027, and the First Nations First Strategy 2032.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the development, delivery and evaluation of strategic policy and statewide and/or complex projects that are evidence informed and consistent with relevant national and state policy directions, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health alcohol and other drugs services.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to stakeholders and senior management on specific issues associated with the needs and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities regarding social and emotional wellbeing and mental health alcohol and other drugs services.
• Drive complex projects with a focus on workforce responses that increase the capacity and capability of state-funded mental health, alcohol and other drug services to engage with and respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.

Role fit

The First Nations MHAOD team has a primary focus on mental health strategy, policy and projects for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people across all ages and all areas of MHAOD service delivery. In this role you will be valued for strong writing skills and experience in preparing policy or planning materials for a range of audiences. Your communication skills will be exceptional, and you will have a demonstrated ability to negotiate with, and influence, stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes. You will have a proven track record in analysing and interpreting data and translating it into well-informed health planning, policy or strategy. You will contribute to multiple areas of work, under the broad direction of your Director and the Branch Executive.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• High level and demonstrated policy, planning and project leadership and management skills, preferably in a health or other intersecting portfolio environment.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice, preferably in a health or other intersecting portfolio environment.
• High level and demonstrated interpersonal skills in negotiation, influencing, advocacy, communication, consultation and harnessing the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders at strategic and operational levels, including health professionals, government agencies and non-government organisations.

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:

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 38 hour full time work week
• 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.
• 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.