Director, Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Job Description

Brisbane - Flexible work locations may be considered Are you an experienced leader, motivated and ready to take on the challenge of driving change for Volunteers in Queensland? Join our team in this temporary Director role within our Supporting Volunteers business unit! An exciting opportunity is available for a Director to lead the Supporting Volunteers team. This team leads strategic and coordinated delivery of Volunteering Policy, including addressing the findings of a Parliamentary Inquiry into supporting Volunteers in Queensland. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Management Classification: SO Workplace Location: Brisbane Job ad reference: QLD/616022/25 Closing date: 07-Feb-2025 Job duration: Until 31 December 2025 with possible extension The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. The Role: The Supporting Volunteers business unit is excited to share an incredible opportunity for a Director to join the team on a temporary basis. As the Director, the role will involve complex stakeholder management and partnerships. You will lead a team focused on developing policy in response to the outcomes of the Parliament Inquiry into volunteers in Queensland. You will drive strategic changes based on the Inquiry's recommendations, working to implement innovative solutions that strengthen and support the volunteer sector across the state. Your efforts will ensure the delivery of positive outcomes, boost community engagement, and support the growth and long-term success of volunteering in Queensland. Your initial focus will include: Lead a team in the development of policy and program proposals driving strategic and coordinated responses and innovative solutions to support volunteers across Queensland. Prepare high quality policy papers, briefs, reports, including cabinet submissions and other significant policy and project management papers on departmental priorities and strategic initiatives. Develop and maintain productive partnerships with a complex range of stakeholders. Represent the department at a senior level as required, including on interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings. Provide strategic expert advice to the Executive Director, Deputy Director-General, Water Infrastructure and Partnerships, Director-General, and Minister on a range of departmental and whole-of-government strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate: Is dynamic and inspires change. Is driven to make a difference, including getting hands-on. Demonstrates achievement of outcomes. Can communicate and influence at all levels. Builds genuine relationships with staff and stakeholders. While there are no mandatory qualifications required for this role, previous leadership level experience will be considered an asset. The Benefits: Generous State Government employee benefits. Fantastic team culture and company values. Strategic forward-thinking environment. Opportunity to make a positive impact for Regional Queensland. We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ people. How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (1 to 2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position. Applications to remain current for 12 months Job Ad Reference: QLD/616022/25 Closing Date: Friday, 7 February 2025 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr