• 18 Chief Executive Officer/Director General roles
• Be responsible for leading a Government Department
• Diverse range of Government portfolios

The Queensland Government is offering strategic, service driven leadership opportunities to individuals seeking to influence the future of Queensland. The Premier of Queensland is committed to establishing an independent public service that embraces diversity and is focused on providing the highest standard of service to Queenslanders, and impartial evidence-based advice to Government. This is an outstanding opportunity for values-based leaders with a strong commitment to customer service, stakeholder engagement, innovation and experience in public sector governance and management.

The Role

The 18 Chief Executive Officer / Director-General roles are across a diverse range of portfolios. Each role will lead a Government Department and is accountable to the responsible Minister.

The role provides stewardship in the delivery of high quality, customer focused services and the development of effective and sustainable programs and policy that enhances the quality of life for Queenslanders.

Chief Executive Officers are members of a whole of government Leadership Board providing strategic oversight, governance and influence in developing best practice and integrated solutions in response to public policy challenges.

Candidate Profile

Candidates will need to demonstrate:
• Experience in leading customer driven solutions and outcomes.
• Leadership style that fosters genuine and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Proven capacity to build organisational capability and performance which recognises and nurtures potential and is based on professional respect and integrity.
• Commercial acumen and business focus.

Opportunity

The Queensland public service employs 234,000 people in
35 government departments and agencies, covering areas such as education and training; economic growth and infrastructure; health, community services and the arts; environment and resources; law, justice and safety.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team drawn from diverse backgrounds and representing the best leadership talent in Australia. Applicants will participate in an open merit-based process. There are
18 Chief Executive Officer roles, each with the responsibility for leading a Government Department. The list is available at www.qlddgrec.chandlermacleod.com.

Your application should nominate your Department(s) of interest.

Successful applicants will be required to declare their pecuniary interests, which will be published.

For Further Information

Attractive remuneration packages are on offer for these roles.
To request an information pack email: QLDDG@chandlermacleod.com

Additional information about the portfolios and a position description is available at www.qlddgrec.chandlermacleod.com
 

Confidential enquiries to Adam Harris,
Manager Executive,
Chandler Macleod on 07 3003 7718.