About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence through our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student
About the Opportunity:
The Executive Director reports to the Assistant Director-General, Strategy and Performance of the Department of Education. This role will lead a team of approximately 40 FTE to provide strategic oversight of the department's governance frameworks and partner with key business leaders and stakeholders within and across the department to ensure the organisation is positioned to deliver on its strategic objectives. A proven success record in leading corporate wide strategy development and initiatives, leading organisation planning, performance management and review and improvement cycles and engaging stakeholders at a whole of organisation level will be highly regarded. In addition, demonstrated experience in leading and maturing strategy development aligned to whole of government priorities; governance arrangements, processes and systems and key corporate reporting for the department. negotiating stakeholder expectations at a senior level critical when providing advice on whole government agenda issues.
It is essential that the Executive Director can develop and inspire a culture which fosters collaboration, evidence -based decision-making, innovation and performance orientation where people are passionate about their work and take personal accountability for their actions.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated leadership success in large, complex organisations
- Extensive experience across the public and/or private and/or not for profit sector
- Demonstrated success in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, and client service.
- Proven track record as an agent of change in challenging environments.
- Ability to foster a confident and capable workforce.
Benefits
We offer:
- A dynamic and fast-faced work environment with a supportive and collaborative team
- Opportunities to learn and grow your skills, with access to training and development programs
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Access to flexible work arrangements that enable you to balance your personal and professional needs
- A chance to make a real difference in the success of our team, work and organisation
Interested? To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit:
- Your current CV, including relevant qualifications and experience
- A written statement of no more than two A4 pages outlining the skills, knowledge and attributes you would bring to us.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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