Assistant Project Director

Queensland's hospital system is facing greater demand and pressure than ever before. This is driven by our growing and ageing population, and compounded by pressures on primary, aged and disability care. To help address this, the Health Capital Division (HCD), in partnership with Hospital & Health Services (HHS), is leading the biggest hospital expansion program Queensland has ever seen. The program includes building three new hospitals, expanding 11, upgrading rural and regional health facilities and delivering thousands of new hospital beds in the next five years. In addition, the intent is for this to be the first tranche of a 15-year program of infrastructure investments. Working in HCD, you will forge a new sustainable delivery model and contribute to the delivery of projects that ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders - what could be more rewarding than that?

Reporting to the Senior Director, Capacity Expansion Program, you will provide leadership to drive quality infrastructure project outcomes through the delivery of complex or high-risk projects in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies. You will lead staff and manage the engagement of project consultants and contractors to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. You will establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant Government agencies and external organisations to ensure the infrastructure delivery needs are realised. You will provide timely and strategic advice to Project Directors and relevant executive staff within the division and represent Queensland Health in liaison, negotiation, and consultation with internal and external stakeholders. The role will be required to identify and manage complex situations and project risks by developing responses and preventative solutions in consultation with key stakeholders. You will coordinate and review written communication on a wide range of subjects including confidential and sensitive matters while ensuring effective team leadership.

The successful person To be successful in this role you will have:

Demonstrate experience delivering large scale complex projects within a health infrastructure service delivery environment or similarProven success in leading and managing a high performing team, ensuring quality human and financial resource management practices are adhered tooHighly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiations skills at a senior executive levelAbility to work effectively with clients, stakeholders and other industry partners to achieve required outcomesHighly developed research, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills including the ability to plan, manage and implement strategic solutions in managing outcomes for a portfolio of projectsAbout 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.

The division is responsible for delivering the end-to-end capital infrastructure process, like planning, business cases, construction, and capital maintenance programs. Working for HCD allows you to deliver projects that ultimately improve the health & wellbeing of Queenslanders.

A fast-paced, challenging & supportive environment

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse work culture

Career training and development

How to Apply Please submit your resume including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years and answer the following questions within your application:

Question 1 - What is your motivation to join Health Capital Division?

Question 2 - Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to achieve an outcome?

Question 3 - Provide an example of how you showed initiative to solve a problem?

Question 4 - Have you ever had any serious disciplinary action taken against you in the Queensland public sector?

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion here.

Further informationWe 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 which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

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