Director-General. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Multiculturalism As Director-General of the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism, 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:
to restore safety where you live to reinstate health services when you need them to return respect for your money to reimagine a place to call home to redesign a government that works for you The Department is responsible for fostering an environment that allows Queensland women to be economically secure, working closely with other agencies, peak bodies, local leaders, and the community to lift the living standards of Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities. Facilitating an environment where multicultural communities want to call Queensland home by harnessing their skill and expertise and celebrating the cultural diversity of our State.
The Department will deliver the following services in the 2024-2025 service areas:
Strategic Policy, Legislation and Reform – leading the strategic policy, legislation and reform for the agency, including:Office for Women – improving the lives, rights, and wellbeing of women and girls in Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships - improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a Queensland-wide Regional Service Delivery Network Multicultural Affairs Queensland – improving outcomes for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and helping to build safe, caring and connected communities Leading the Department
As Director-General, you will play a key role in advancing gender equality by focusing on policy and leadership that enhances the lives of women and girls, fosters the economic and social integration of culturally diverse Queenslanders, and delivers programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including through delivering a range of Closing the Gap initiatives.
You will:
Provide strategic leadership that demonstrates a clear and compelling vision of communication, governance, and values-based management to the department and its employees. Preserve and build productive working relationships with stakeholders, identifying tactful and diplomatic management practices to support their differing and competing requirements and priorities. Mobilise effective and efficient governance, administration, and operation of the department, fostering an environment of accountability for the performance of its functions and associated outcomes. Coordinate 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 Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism. Pursue 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 objectives. Model to the highest level, the standards of ethical behaviour operating with transparency in decision-making, establishing consistency for the application of these practices. Lead through awareness, demonstrating clear rationale to exemplary problem-solving and decision-making practices, encouraging the sector's ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a Chief Executive of the Queensland Government, you are expected to provide exemplary leadership qualities that align to the Leadership competencies for Queensland. The key behaviours identified as critical for you to succeed in the role include:
Leads strategically Stimulates ideas and innovation Leads change in complex environments Develops and mobilises talent Inspires others Drives accountability and outcomes Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces Demonstrates sound governance Please note, this role is Brisbane-based , and applicants must be willing to relocate if not already based in Brisbane.
The Queensland Government is committed to inclusive and diverse practices which ensure people living with disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have equal opportunity to apply and participate.
You are encouraged to visit the Kingston Human Capital portal as it contains information to assist with understanding the recruitment and selection process.
To be considered for this role, please provide the following information for assessment of your suitability:
Your current resume A maximum two-page cover letter, including a suitability statement Applications close on midnight, Sunday 19th of January 2025 .
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