Director-General. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Multiculturalism
As Director-General of 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 of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism 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 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, foster the economic and social integration of culturally diverse Queenslanders and deliver 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 departments legislation as set out below 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 sectors 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. See the below list of key behaviours that have been identified as critical for you to succeed in the role.
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 ensures people living with disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have equal opportunity to apply and participate. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity by visiting www.forgov.qld.gov.au/pay-benefits-and-policy/culture-and-inclusion/workplace-inclusion-and-diversity.
You are encouraged to visit the Kingston Human Capital portal as it contains information to assist with understanding the recruitment and selection process. Visit the portal here: www.kingstonhumancapital.com.au/director-general-dwatsipm
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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