Principal Operations Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Agriculture and Fisheries Full time

**As our Principal Operations Supervisor you will**:

- Plan, oversee and report on management of operational activities for assigned area / portfolio/program in terms of output quality and quantity, financial sustainability, facilities, time available, labour requirements and costs.
- Adjust processes and resource allocations to minimise costs while achieving required quantitative and qualitative outcomes.
- Overseeing outputs and operational quality through development and periodic updating of standard operating procedures within the team/operational area with due regard to foreseeable flow on impacts on other areas.
- Implement processes and process controls to ensure all operational activities are conducted safely, legally and in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Alert senior manager, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders about flow-on impacts and implications of the team's activities on other areas of the business including obstacles and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Manage both technical and non-technical staff and subordinate team leaders (permanent, temporary & contract) including work allocations against the relevant operational plan. This includes managing subordinate's performance and development under HR policy, leave, recruitment, workplace health and safety.
- Represent the division on relevant committees (e.g. Safety Committee) and work collaboratively with colleagues and, as appropriate, with representatives of other levels of government, industry and community organisations to achieve immediate and strategic operational outcomes.
- Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of reports, submissions, briefing notes, presentations, and correspondence for consideration by executive management, including responses to ministerial queries.
- Lead and support their team in establishing and maintaining a positive profile with internal and external clients and stakeholders as applicable.
- Engage on behalf of Biosecurity Queensland at media events and at industry and community engagement meetings, reflecting a professional, consultative, and reasoned approach and to support the establishment and maintenance of positive relationships and effective network.

What you will bring
Mandatory requirements
- A current unrestricted 'C' class drivers licence

You may also have
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or relevant transferable experience would be desirable

Key competencies
All employees are expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership capabilities of a team leader as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
Vision - Leads strategically
Recognises and articulates how the team's work contributes to the organisation's vision and community outcomes
Works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments
- Leads change in complex environments

Empowers others to understand and embrace change by communicating openly about the rational and intended outcomes
Results - Builds enduring relationships
Sets up connections for the team across the organisation to drive collaborative delivery of services
- Drives accountability and outcomes

Works with the team to evaluate options and develop appropriate plans to mitigate risks
Accountability - Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
Promotes personal responsibility for the realisation of a healthy workplace through regular communication, feedback and sharing of observations and outcomes
Demonstrates respect for others
Position location is Laidley or Mutdapilly with a consideration for Berrinba that will include weekly travels to Laidley and Mutdapilly depots as required
Applications to remain current for 12 months

**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/528499/23

**Closing Date**: Monday, 4 December 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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