The successful candidate will liaise with strategic reference groups and external vendors in relation to the development and design of clinical information systems to support the Digital Health Branch's agenda. You will manage projects in collaboration with the Hospital and Health Services to ensure solutions are responsive to customer needs, and ensure project implementation is managed in accordance with best practice guidelines and Queensland Health's formal project management and business change methodologies.
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Key Responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* A comprehensive understanding of the Queensland Health environment, with an understanding of clinical information systems and clinical service delivery pertaining to referral management, Outpatients, Surgical and/or Endoscopy Services.
* Advanced project management skills, including the ability to define project tasks, set priorities and coordinate activities effectively to meet competing deadlines, with a track record of proven and sustained outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in applying project management methodologies, including the application of change management principles in order to optimise local or state-wide solutions, work practices and processes involved in clinical service delivery within a hospital environment.
* Proven ability to communicate with influence; interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.
* Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative written advice to senior management on a range of complex organisational issues and the ability to prepare complex submissions, briefings, and reports.
* Problem-solving and analytical skills in the planning, implementation, and management of clinical information system optimisation projects.
Behavioural Competencies Required:
We are all leaders in the Department of Health, regardless of role or classification level. The department is committed to leadership at all levels of our organisation, in this role you will be required to display the following leadership behaviours:
* Stimulates ideas and innovation – Challenges the status quo by asking questions to bridge information gaps and clearly define new opportunities.
* Builds enduring relationships – Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner.
* Make insightful decisions – Accepts decision making responsibility and demonstrates judgment about when to escalate issues. Drives accountability and outcomes – Welcomes challenges in the delivery of work and demonstrates persistence in working through obstacles.
Specific Working Conditions:
* This role may require intrastate travel to support stakeholder engagement activities.
* This role may require rotating rosters to support scheduled activities outside of core business hours – including weekends.
Your application
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
* Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor.
* A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the ‘How you will be assessed?' section.