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Executive Director, Cabinet Services & Performance Unit
Cabinet & Parliamentary Services; Cabinet and IGR; The Cabinet Office; Brisbane City
Are you a strategic leader eager to contribute to the decisions influencing Queensland's future? If you are prepared to embrace the challenge and seize the opportunity to make a significant impact, apply now to become part of the leadership that propels Queensland forward.
As Executive Director, Cabinet Services and Performance Unit, you will lead the coordination of secretariat services for Cabinet and Cabinet Committee meetings, support for the Premier with parliamentary matters, and oversee the reporting and provision of strategic advice to the Premier and Cabinet regarding whole-of government performance.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SES2(H) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/655974/25 |
| Closing date | 04-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | up to 5 years |
| Contact person | Michelle Parker |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3003 9365 Access the National Relay Service |
For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been building the foundations of Queensland. Responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future.
A role with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet offers incredible opportunity -for those ready to make it happen. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector.
This role sits within The Cabinet Office in DPC. The Cabinet Office plays a central role in addressing Queensland's key economic, environmental, social and intergovernmental policy issues.
How you'll contribute
As the Executive Director, you will lead the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services team, which is responsible for providing secretariat services for Cabinet and Cabinet Committee meetings. Additionally, this team offers high-level advice, briefing services, and support to the Premier and the Director-General on Cabinet, Community Cabinet/regional visits and parliamentary matters. You will also head the Performance Unit, which is responsible for reporting and providing strategic advice to the Premier and Cabinet regarding the whole-of-government performance.
What you'll bring to the role:
Extensive experience in the public, private and/or not for profit sector and in policy development, service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategy implementation.
What we can offer:
As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.
To apply, please provide:
• written statement (maximum two pages) demonstrating your suitability for this role
• a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.
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 by 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 Michelle Parker on 07 3003 9365. 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.
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