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DDG Service Delivery - Chief Operations Officer
Office of the Deputy Director-General Service Delivery; Office of the Deputy Director-General; Service Delivery - Child and Family; Brisbane
As a senior executive leader in Queensland Government, the Deputy Director-General / Chief Operating Officer will display outstanding judgment, high-level integrity and resilience, strong agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment, a strong achievement orientation and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
You will provide high-level strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director-General, the department’s Board of Management and senior executives across a wide variety of matters to meet strategic objectives, including but not limited to organisational design, procurement, systems and policy development and implementation, change management, leadership and employee capability, cultural capability and diversity.
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Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SES4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/653088/25 |
| Closing date | 31-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | up to 5 years with possible extension |
| Contact person | Lisa Coburn |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3097 5938 Access the National Relay Service |
We are seeking a Deputy Director-General / Chief Operating Officer to provide high-level strategic and operational leadership and management for the delivery of, and investment in, the department's service delivery and practice as it relates to child safety and family support services, women and violence prevention services across Queensland.
You will partner with senior executives, internally within the department, across the Queensland public service and interjurisdictionally, to provide solutions to drive better outcomes for Queenslanders.
The Deputy Director-General / Chief Operating Officer will assist the department to achieve its vision through a results-driven approach and a client and community-focused culture, and display the core public sector values of: customers first; ideas into action; unleash potential; be courageous; and empower people. The position requires a person who will take personal responsibility for serving the government of the day and meeting the needs of the people and communities of Queensland. As a senior executive, you will work towards a system of world class service delivery and public sector management.
You will have a record of success as a leader in a large, dynamic and complex organisation with outstanding leadership, strategy, engagement and delivery expertise to support the executive and management team to create safe, well, rewarding, diverse and inclusive workplaces for our valued staff to ensure that the services our department delivers are responsive and sustainable. You will have a proven track record as a leader delivering change in challenging environments and in facilitating partnerships and alliances.
To apply for this role please visit https://www.orchardtalent.com.au/dfsdscscoo or contact Sarah Curran or Adam Dent at dfsdscs@orchardtalent.com.au
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.
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