Principal Advisor - QCAT

Drive Statewide Impact in QCAT & Clinical Strategy!Provide high-level clinical leadership and strategic direction across Metro South Health, leading initiatives that enhance patient flow, strengthen QCAT-related processes and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions in partnership with key stakeholders!About This RoleAbout Your Role As the Principal Advisor - QCAT, you will lead the design, implementation and evaluation of strategic initiatives that improve patient flow and outcomes across Metro South Health. Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and deliver complex initiatives to improve patient flow
• Provide expert advice on QCAT, OPG and QPT processes
• Develop and implement systems, dashboards and reporting tools
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discharge barriers
• Prepare high-level reports, briefings and policy submissions
• Drive education, training and capability development across MSH
• Lead change management and service improvement initiatives
• Analyse data and performance metrics to inform decision-making
• Act as a key clinical and strategic reference point
• Support executive leadership with timely, evidence-based advice

About You You are a highly experienced and strategic clinician with a strong understanding of complex healthcare systems, decision-making frameworks and patient flow challenges. You Will Demonstrate

• Advanced knowledge of QCAT and decision-making for adults with impaired capacity
• Proven ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives
• Strong clinical background (Occupational Therapy or Social Work)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• High-level communication and report writing capability
• Experience in change management and service redesign
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate into action
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive level
• Experience working across hospital, community and external sectors
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred, equitable care

What We Can Offer You

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We Are Metro South Health We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve. We are better together. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.