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Health Policy; Social Policy; Social Intergovernmental and Corporate; Brisbane City
Lead and inspire a high-performing team at Queensland Treasury driving complex social policy and reform initiatives. Oversee partnerships with key agencies and support key reform and inquiry processes, including disability reforms and the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry.
This pivotal role is an exceptional opportunity to shape key government policies and deliver lasting outcomes for Queenslanders, promoting fairness, inclusion and collaboration alongside a dedicated team.
• Lead social policy reforms and financial solutions.
• Partner across agencies to drive tangible results.
• Create strategic, impactful change for Queenslanders.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/648516/25 |
| Closing date | 25-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Allison Mew |
| Contact details | Phone: 0431 975 141 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new opportunity
As the Director, withing the Social Policy branch, you will lead and inspire a highperforming team at Queensland Treasury to address complex policy and budgetary issues. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence significant reform initiatives, partner with key agencies, and provide strategic advice on statewide social policy initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in areas like child protection, disability services, and senior care, this role will empower you to drive meaningful outcomes.
In this leadership position, you will be responsible for guiding the team that oversees the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety. As part of this role, you will lead Queensland Treasury's contributions to initiatives such as the design of foundational supports to complement the National Disability Insurance Scheme and participation and response to the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and manage a team to deliver expert advice on complex policy, financial management, and economic issues affecting the Queensland community.
• Provide high-level strategic advice on risk assessment and evaluation of best practice strategies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to support collaboration and problem-solving of difficult, cross-agency policy issues.
• Actively represent Queensland Treasury in State/Federal committees and interdepartmental working groups.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of comprehensive, high-quality written and oral briefings for senior executives and ministerial offices.
• Balance competing priorities under pressure, maintaining team cohesion and achieving results.
What experience you will bring:
• Leading teams to deliver results and maintaining cohesion.
• Deliver expert, strategic, and solutions-oriented advice.
• Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders, tailoring your approach to diverse audiences.
• Foster strong working relationships that encourage information sharing and collaboration.
• Exercise clear and balanced judgment to implement innovative solutions.
Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, however, relevant qualifications will be are highly regarded.
How to apply
To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:
• Your resume detailing relevant experience
• A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.
Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.
We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/648516/25
Closing Date: Friday, 25 July 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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