Your key responsibilities:

Lead and contribute to policy development, service planning and reform initiatives relating to perinatal, infant, child and youth mental health services.

Undertake complex policy analysis and develop strategic advice, briefing notes, submissions, reports and options papers to inform executive and government decision-making.

Lead and manage stakeholder engagement and consultation activities with Hospital and Health Services, government agencies, non-government organisations, consumers, carers and other key partners.

Undertake market analysis, service evaluation and planning activities to support psychosocial support services and broader mental health system priorities.

How you will be assessed The essential requirements for this role are:

Demonstrated experience in policy development, strategic planning, service system reform, commissioning or related activities in a complex health, human services or government environment.

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues and develop practical, evidence-informed policy advice and recommendations.

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality briefs, reports, submissions and correspondence.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and influence outcomes.

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

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing





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.

Professional development

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 advantages 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Principal Policy Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane