Are you a people person with strong team leadership skills, highly motivated and proven ability to make well-informed decisions in challenging situations? If you have a passion for working in partnership with stakeholders to support business processes, Cabinet and Parliamentary Services is looking for a Manager, Cabinet Services to lead the delivery of support services to the Premier, Cabinet and senior management.

Job details

The Manager, Cabinet Services will be responsible for developing and providing quality and timely advice on Cabinet and Cabinet Committee matters to the Premier, the Director-General and Executive Management team. The Manager will lead the Cabinet Services team to ensure that whole-of-government Cabinet and Cabinet Committee business is carried out in accordance with the Queensland Cabinet Handbook and the established processes and conventions to meet the needs of the Premier, Cabinet, Ministers, Directors-General and Cabinet Secretary.

The position will report to the Director, Cabinet and Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Officer (CLLO) and support the coordination of key tasks within the Cabinet and Cabinet Committees space, ensuring smooth operations and providing high quality support for Cabinet and Cabinet Committee processes.

This position requires strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail and an understanding of the Cabinet Services team and their operations.

The successful applicant will be able to effectively engage critical stakeholders, identify gaps and apply workable solutions. They will be able to drive forward planning and continuous improvement across business processes. The successful applicant will also work closely with the Director to manage personnel matters and support team members' professional development.

This role is not for everyone, some days can be highly pressurised working to meet tight deadlines and managing a range of stakeholders. However, this is a permanent opportunity in a unique role where you will lead a highly supportive and experienced team.

To apply, please provide a two-page cover letter outlining your experience and clearly stating what you could bring to this role at DPC and a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description.

Further information
DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:
• Bold but faithful
• Get it done
• Back the facts
• Listen and lead
• Lift each other up

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Rosemary Holley on 3003 9301. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide.

Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DPC - Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 639KB)
  
  
  634369-25 Role Description (PDF, 267KB)