The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and direction to initiate, develop, implement and support state-wide planning and service strategy as it relates to mental health alcohol and other drug issues with a focus on children and young people. This includes overseeing development and implementation of a range of new initiatives and service models.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the development, implementation and management of the system strategy, service planning and system redesign as it relates to mental health of children and young people in alignment with national and state planning, strategic frameworks and state and national policy.
- Provide high level advice to the Executive Director MHAODSPB and Department Executive on mental health strategy, service models and programs.
- Represent the Executive Director MHAODSPB and the Strategy Planning and Partnerships Division on relevant national, state and departmental committees, meetings, working groups and forums.
- Interpret, analyse and communicate complex ideas and information to a range of government, private and non-government stakeholders, including consumers and carers.
- Establish and maintain effective communication, negotiation strategies and partnerships with and between key stakeholders.

The essential requirements for this role are:

- Demonstrated achievements in providing strategic leadership and management at a senior level across service strategy, planning and models of service as it relates to health and mental health alcohol and other drugs issues.
- High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and cutting-edge skills with a record of success in the management, negotiation and implementation of national and state health strategy, planning and policy.




- Knowledge and experience working in complex health systems and knowledge of the mental health alcohol and other drugs services system and the interfaces across primary health care, partner agencies and non-government organisations.
- High level ability and achievement in the development and presentation of policy briefs, reports, information and background papers, budget and cabinet submissions and correspondence.

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.

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📌 Director Child and Youth Team (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland