• Advance equity and wellbeing for women and girls
  
• Support health services across Queensland
  
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team

Do you want to enable trauma-informed, gender-responsive health services for women and girls across Queensland? Do you thrive in leading transformative initiatives that create real systems change? Want to meet communities across Queensland and hear what they need from their health services? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact and lead systems-based change to advance health equity, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Women’s Health and Equality Queensland (WHEQ) are leaders in women’s health, gender equality, and the primary prevention of violence. We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been improving health outcomes for women for over 40 years. Our vision is to create a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe and thriving.

Our work focusses on HEALTHY WOMEN and SYSTEMS CHANGE and includes counselling and support services, healing and recovery after violence, health promotion, community violence prevention, professional education, capacity building, systems leadership and policy development.

Our work focusses on creating better outcomes for cohorts experiencing the highest rates of health disadvantage and inequality. We are a pro-choice organisation that supports people with diverse bodies, sexualities and gender identities. We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring that our services are accessible and welcoming to all. Our staff team of 30+ are amazing, passionate and supportive people who work collaboratively to create a better world.

Our head office is located on unceded Jagera and Turrbal Land in South Brisbane, with many of our services spanning across the entire state.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Health Systems Development Officer, you will;

• Drive systems-level change: Work with health practitioners, community organisations, and government agencies across Queensland to embed trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and intersectional practices into their work;
• Empower those on the ground: Create and deliver practical resources, training, workshops, and engagement opportunities to support organisations to provide inclusive and accessible health care for women, girls and gender-diverse people;
• Collaborate for results: Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, bringing people and organisations together to tackle the root causes of health inequities; and
• Evaluate and innovate: Use data and feedback to inform continuous improvement and measure the impact of the new initiative to drive real, long-term change.

This is an office-based role located in South Brisbane. It also involves external stakeholder engagement across Queensland, including virtual meetings, training delivery, and intrastate travel.

ABOUT YOU

You’re passionate about creating health systems that work for everyone, and you know that big change starts with strong relationships and practical action.

• Systems-thinker and dot-joiner: You excel at identifying opportunities for systemic improvements and aligning diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Facilitator and learning designer: You’re confident developing engaging training materials and resources tailored to a busy workforce. Grounded in adult learning principles, you design and deliver dynamic workshops that inspire, educate, and drive meaningful change.
• Engaging communicator: Whether it’s a participatory workshop, a detailed report, or a big-picture policy recommendation, you know how to get the message across.
• Culturally responsive practitioner: You have experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and are committed to fostering culturally safe practices.
• Purpose-driven collaborator: You align with WHEQ’s vision and values and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of women, girls and gender-diverse people.

Join us in shaping systems that prioritise the health and wellbeing of women and girls across Queensland!

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Joining WHEQ means becoming part of a collaborative and values-driven team dedicated to supporting women and girls across Queensland.

Benefits include:

• Impactful work in a feminist organisation: Be part of creating a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe, and thriving.
• Incredible team: With a supportive and fun team, strong values, and regular opportunities for learning and connecting, WHEQ offers a collaborative and purpose-driven workplace.
• Commitment to learning and growth: Access to formal and informal training opportunities, supported by an allocated professional development budget.
• Fantastic work environment: This 0.8FTE office-based role is in lively South Brisbane, in a freshly designed space close to public transport.
• Competitive salary: Starting at Level 5-6 SCHADS [between $95,377-$106,389 per annum pro rata, depending on skills, experience and qualifications]. Further increase your take-home pay with the option to salary package up to $15,900 annually.

INTERESTED?

Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply if this role speaks to you! Share your passion and initiative with us.

WHEQ is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from a diversity of people from all backgrounds.

People living with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you require modifications with the application process to meet your access needs, please let us know. We want to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — please apply early to ensure you’re considered!

We appreciate the time and effort you invest in your application and will advise all applicants of the outcome by 30 January 2025.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] using the subject line: Health Systems Development Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs with the subject line: Health Systems Development Officer inquiry.

A position description is attached.