Director-General Department of Justice QueenslandAs Director-General of the Department of Justice in Queensland, you will play a significant role in influencing the execution and successful delivery of the Queensland Government's commitments that reflect the government's vision for Queensland.
The commitments are long-term and can only be achieved by everyone involved working together:
to restore safety where you liveto reinstate health services when you need themto return respect for your moneyto reimagine a place to call hometo redesign a government that works for you.The Department of Justice in Queensland is responsible for administering justice in Queensland. It also provides regulatory and consumer protection services, reducing the risk of harm from liquor and gambling, supporting business, community, and not-for-profit organisations. These services are delivered through the following divisions:
Community Justice ServicesCourts and TribunalsCrown LawHarm Prevention and RegulationJustice Policy and ReformPortfolio Governance and Executive ServicesCorporate ServicesAs Director-General, you will play a key role in delivering the department's vision for a fair, safe, and inclusive society for all Queenslanders.
You will:
provide strategic leadership that demonstrates a clear and compelling vision of communication, governance, and values-based management to the department and its employeespreserve and build productive working relationships with stakeholders, identifying tactful and diplomatic management practices to support their differing and competing requirements and prioritiesmobilise effective and efficient governance, administration, and operation of the department, fostering an environment of accountability for the performance of its functions and associated outcomescoordinate the appropriate services required to ensure the Minister is positioned to deliver the priorities set out in the Ministerial Charter Letter for the Department of Justicepursue with transparency, the administration of the department's legislation to promote their purpose, encouraging innovation through understanding of the principal responsibilities required to deliver the Queensland Government's objectivesmodel to the highest level, the standards of ethical behaviour operating with transparency in decision making, establishing consistency for the application of these practiceslead through awareness, demonstrating clear rationale to exemplary problem solving and decision-making practices, encouraging the sector's ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusionAs a Chief Executive of the Queensland Government, you are expected to provide exemplary leadership qualities that align with the Leadership competencies for Queensland. The following key behaviours have been identified as critical for you to succeed in the role:
leads strategicallystimulates ideas and innovationleads change in complex environmentsdevelops and mobilises talentinspires othersdrives accountability and outcomesfosters healthy and inclusive workplacesdemonstrates sound governanceThe Department of Justice is committed to inclusive and diverse practices which ensure people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal opportunity to apply and participate.
Candidates who represent diverse backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application. To be considered for this role, please provide the following information for assessment of your suitability:
your current resumea maximum two-page cover letter, including a suitability statement #J-18808-Ljbffr