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Assistant Project Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland Health

Queensland Health

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Brisbane, Australia

1 month ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

As an active member of the team, the Assistant Project Officer provides support across the branch in relation to key functions involved in developing and maintaining contracts with a range of NGOs for the delivery of health and social services.

You will support the continuous improvement of the Community Services Funding Branch through gathering insights and improving administrative processes.

The successful person

The role will rely on your ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including Non-Government Organisations through high level oral and written communication skills.

Additionally this role will benefit from your proven experience in administrative processes and adopting a proactive mindset to support the branch's smooth functioning.

You will be able to manage multiple activities, meet time critical deadlines and be willing to participate in business improvement activities.

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 Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance (HPSP) Division purchases public health and social services from service providers to optimize health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximize the health system's efficiency and effectiveness.

HPSP ensures health funding is used effectively to meet government priorities and achieve performance objectives outlined in agreements and contracts arising from purchasing decisions.

As part of the commissioning role, the Division has responsibility for investing nearly $18 billion on behalf of the State and managing community services contracts with non-government organizations (NGOs) to the value of approximately $280 million per annum.

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