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Executive Director, Policy and Operations
Olympic and Paralympic Games Office; Brisbane
The Executive Director, Policy and Operations, Olympic and Paralympic Games Office, is a pivotal leadership role, requiring a strategic, results-driven individual with a strong background in policy, risk, and corporate operations. The position is responsible for tracking the Queensland Government’s investment and expenditure in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032).
Reporting directly to the Deputy Director-General, the role leads a systems-wide approach to policy and risk and oversees the day-to-day management and operations of the OPGO, ensuring alignment with the government’s objectives for Brisbane 2032.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SES2(H) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650309/25 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | up to 5 years with possible extension |
| Contact person | Jevon Seah |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3305 5806 Access the National Relay Service |
In this role you will:
- Lead and provide executive oversight of system-wide policy and legislation, providing high-end policy input and influence spanning First Nations, Accessibility and Inclusion, Sustainability, Procurement and Supply Chain, and Economic Development; ensuring the government's commitments are delivered.
- Be secretariat for the highest decision-making bodies for Brisbane 2032. This includes Ministerial level Games Leadership Group, Director-General level Games Executive Group, Queensland Government Games Steering Group.
- Lead the tracking and reporting of Queensland Government's whole-of-Games budget and agreed Games Cost definition, exerting sophisticated influence in any absence of control.
- Coordinate and be the authority on all matters relating to policy and legislation for Brisbane 2032.
- Provide expert advice and direction on sport, venues and training venues as they relate to, or are impacted by, Brisbane 2032.
- Lead and provide executive oversight of OPGO's operational functions across risk management, governance, human resources, finance and procurement, legal and information technology; ensuring appropriately skilled representation at stakeholder engagement.
- Deliver expert strategic advice and support to the Director-General and Deputy Director-General on matters relating to Brisbane 2032 governance and risk management.
What we are looking for:
Your suitability for this role will be assessed against the Executive stream of the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework. The suitability assessment is undertaken in the context of the role accountabilities set out in the ‘Your opportunity' section and is based on how you:
- Anticipate the consequences of public policy on the organisation and community
- Recognise the links and connections between complex system issues, promptly discerning the implications for government and stakeholders
- Identify and address underlying causes of systemic issues through considered analysis of data, patterns and insights, and the application of good judgment
- Role model courage and integrity in making decisions and providing frank and fearless advice
- Consider the future skills, capabilities and diverse needs of the workforce and set the direction for talent management to deliver government objectives
- Act as a skilful negotiator, using compelling arguments and evidence to persuade stakeholders toward mutually beneficial outcomes
- Work with partners to establish ambitious objectives and clear performance standards that inspire collective ownership
- Demonstrate a record of achievement in leading governance and risk management, policy and corporate operations in a complex and high-profile context
- Drive ownership and empower others to lead and report on their area of responsibility with complete transparency of outcomes
- Role model impartiality and inspire a culture that respects and appreciates policy frameworks and governance
- Contribute to the department's commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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