Advanced Health Promotion Officer, Queensland Health

Advanced Health Promotion Officer, Queensland Health Are you looking for a new adventure? Come join Population Health Division as an Advanced Health Promotion Officer where you will provide advanced health promotion leadership to reduce harms from smoking tobacco and vaping by leading the scoping, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of statewide tobacco smoking and vaping cessation programs, policy and services in a range of settings and for priority and/or targeted population groups. Your key responsibilities: Provide advanced expertise in the application of evidence, theory, and judgement in planning, implementing, and evaluating preventive health policy and interventions in a range of settings and for priority population groups. Provide high-level authoritative advice to senior management, partners, and other stakeholders, including members of the public, to influence strategic policy and delivery of complex and/or innovative preventive health interventions. Facilitate the development of a suite of system reforms to position Queensland Health to respond to the increasing burden of chronic disease more effectively, particularly for identified priority population groups, for consideration by the Queensland Government. Role fit The essential requirements for this role are: Demonstrated advanced level of knowledge, expertise, and skills in the development of effective solutions to complex statewide preventive health policy challenges. Demonstrated ability to independently lead strategic change through effective communication, consultation, and negotiation skills and through shaping policy and/or program reforms, driving innovation and enabling quality improvement. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders that contribute to improved health and wellbeing for Queenslanders. Ability to successfully lead and manage a small team, set direction, motivate, and inspire staff, and promote an environment where staff are valued, developed, and coached to perform at their full potential. 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. Ready to apply? For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr