Workforce Analyst

Job Description

We have an exciting, fixed-term temporary flexible full-time opportunity for you to join our Workforce Strategy Branch based in Brisbane CBD! Contribute to statewide strategic workforce planning and policy development activities across the health workforce and in relation to endorsed health priority areas, population groups and reform agendas within the Workforce Analytics Team, for the Workforce Strategy Branch. Your key responsibilities: Assist in the research, development, implementation, planning and evaluation of key workforce planning initiatives to help meet strategic objectives. Contribute to the provision of advice to senior departmental management and other internal and external stakeholders on a range of complex and sensitive health workforce issues. Assist in the preparation of documents including submissions, briefings and other correspondence in addition to coordinating responses to any such correspondence and briefing requests. Liaise, consult and negotiate with Queensland Health staff, other State and Commonwealth Government agencies, health professions and other stakeholders in relation to key workforce planning initiatives. The successful person: Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and interpret workforce trends in relation to complex health system issues. Developed data acquisition, preparation, handling knowledge and experience. Demonstrated ability to prepare and contribute to reports of a substantial nature, on complex and sensitive health workforce issues. Demonstrated ability to liaise and engage with a range of government, industry and community stakeholders regarding the development of substantial workforce planning and policy initiatives. Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of health workforce issues including the needs of key population and workforce groups, and the functions and operations of a complex health service delivery agency. 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. Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) is a division of the Department that is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning, workforce strategy and planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning, and precision medicine and research functions; that aim to improve health services available to the Queensland community, optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system. A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading Flexible working arrangements Career training and development How to apply: To apply for this opportunity: Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr