Director-General, Department of Education
We are seeking an exceptional chief executive to lead the Department of Education and help deliver world-class education services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through key portfolios – Early Childhood and Education – the Department of Education strives to ensure that Queenslanders have the education they need to contribute to the economy.
As a chief executive in the Queensland Government, you will play a significant role in influencing the execution and successful delivery of the government's commitments and vision for Queensland. Accountable to the Premier of Queensland and reporting to the responsible Minister, you will contribute to delivering outcomes for Queenslanders. You will do this through your strategic vision, focused leadership, and transforming the implementation of policies, priorities, services, or programs of the elected government.
As the Director-General of the Department of Education, you will lead the department to achieve their vision and strategic objectives:
a strong start for all children
every student realizing their potential
capable people delivering our vision.
As the Director-General of the Department of Education 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
mobilize 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 Education
pursue with transparency, the administration of the department's 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 behavior 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
Please note this role is based in Brisbane, Queensland.
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.
You are encouraged to visit Orchard Talent Group's website for more information on the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Dent or Desiree Riechert.
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