Director - Office of The Ddg, Infrastructure

6 months ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
The OpportunityAs the Director, ODDG ISD, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and undertaking the following key tasks:

- Lead and manage strategic advice in relation to executive processes and documentation required to ensure the division's strategic direction and goals are met, including provision of advice and assistance to the division's management team, and management and leadership of staff within the Office of the Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure Services Division (the Deputy Director-General).
- Lead and coordinate the provision of strategic information and advice to the Deputy Director-General and senior officers of the division and department.
- Prepare and have oversight of high level submissions, reports, papers, statements, briefings and correspondence on complex issues related to financial, human resources, information and technologies, procurement and infrastructure services across the department.
- Respond to and coordinate responses to complex and sensitive issues from the Office of the Minister, Director-General and other high level areas.
- Provide high level support and advice to the Deputy Director-General in relation to projects across the division.
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures in relation to communication, governance arrangements, research and projects.
- Foster collaborative relationships across the department and with stakeholders in other government agencies and external organisations.
- Manage, coordinate and undertake high level research and analysis activities to support business priorities and the provision of advice to the Deputy Director-General.
- Lead, manage and develop a team of professional staff to deliver outcomes consistent with organisational directives.
- Establish internal and external networks and liaise with senior officers and representatives in a range of government and non-government agencies for the development and identification of implications of initiatives.
- Foster a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment that emphasises client service and a focus on outcomes and encourages commitment, flexibility, innovation, responsiveness, acceptance of responsibility, accountability, continuous improvement, skills development and professional growth.

**Our ideal applicant would possess the following**:

- Strong organisational skills
- Flexibility to work across a number of priorities and projects
- Exceptional writer and communicator
- Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills
- Great at stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- Innovative and collaborative
- Commitment to building a positive workplace culture
- Knowledge of contemporary infrastructure service functions within a large and complex organisation is beneficial.

An effective, confident communicator is required, who can demonstrate interpersonal flexibility, initiative, innovation, perseverance and integrity. You will work with a sense of urgency, in a professional and enthusiastic manner, with a positive participative attitude to achieve DoE's goals and objectives.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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