Principal Project Officer Horizon Scanning

The Principal Project Officer (Horizon Scanning) supports the early identification of new and emerging health technologies to better inform investment decisions for Queensland Health. In this role, you will identify emerging trends and new developments that have a tangible impact on clinical outcomes and patient benefits and describe how new and emerging health technologies can integrate with the Queensland public healthcare system. Through this, you will identify future healthcare needs and proactively investigate technology solutions, recognising opportunities to transform Queensland Health capability to deliver world-class services and treatments and develop strategies that support health service planning. The successful person You will have demonstrated:

• Knowledge and understanding of the different types of health technologies and the requirements for implementation and integration into healthcare.
• Experience working within a healthcare environment or clinical setting or exposure to clinical trials and/or clinical research.
• Broad understanding of patient flow, treatment, models of care and models of service delivery.
• Ability to identify, comprehend and distil key information from multiple sources into reports that inform executive level decisions.

About 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 Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) division is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning, workforce strategy and planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning, health technology innovation, and research functions to improve health services available to the Queensland community. Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career training and development

How to apply To apply for this opportunity:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.

Queensland Health is the state's largest healthcare provider. We are committed to ensuring all Queenslanders have access to a range of public healthcare services aimed at achieving good health and well-being. Through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services, as well as the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr