As the Principal Workforce Officer, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of statewide allied health workforce strategies and projects that strengthen workforce capacity, support future workforce pipelines, and advance clinical education, research, models of care, digital innovation and leadership initiatives. You will build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, representing Queensland Health in consultation, negotiation and collaboration with professional associations, educational institutions, registration authorities and industrial organisations on complex workforce matters. In this role, you will prepare high-quality reports, submissions, strategic plans and communications to support informed decision-making, while providing expert advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders on complex allied health workforce issues and priorities across Queensland Health.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
High level knowledge of Health Practitioner disciplines and experience in the delivery of workforce and allied health service delivery.
Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices, including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
High level knowledge and ability to manage successful outcomes in complex projects and initiatives.
Ability to provide authoritative advice to senior management on a range of complex workforce planning, reform and professional issues.
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
*****% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Flexible working arrangements




The Department acknowledges the challenge for its staff in balancing work, family and community life successfully. To help them achieve this, we encourage conversations between managers and staff about implementing flexible work arrangements to manage their paid work commitments with their career goals, personal, community and cultural responsibilities. Through flexible working arrangements, there is an opportunity to match the individual's requirements with those of the workplace to achieve agreed work goals and objectives.
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 setting 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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📌 Principal Workforce Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Brisbane