Lead strategic organisational change and provide high-level advice on business service delivery, including HR, finance, and governance. Support senior management with independent advice on operational capability, workforce planning, performance management, and government priorities. Oversee business strategies, reporting frameworks, and compliance with governance and legislative requirements. Build strong stakeholder relationships, manage key projects, and foster a safe, inclusive workplace that supports First Nations outcomes. Drive impactful initiatives in a dynamic government environment.

Job details

The purpose of the position is to provide high level advice on strategic direction, business planning, business performance measures, reporting and, operational issues impacting on service delivery. This position provides leadership and quality control in the delivery of corporate reporting, correspondence and governance, including budget and human resource management. The role supports both the Executive Director and Directors.

Travel to other locations may be required from time to time. This includes overnight stays.

Your role: The Business Manager, AO7 role in which you will:

Provide high level advice and analysis on strategic organisational change and emerging business services delivery issues including human resources, finance, as well as complex, sensitive and confidential submissions.

Provide high level support and advice on operational capability issues specific to the delivery of departmental and government business requirements that include effective budget and business planning, performance management and reporting, workforce planning and management, management audits and governance frameworks, systems, processes and activities within the business group.

Provide independent advice and support to senior management on a wide range of strategic and confidential issues, including the implementation of departmental and whole of government priorities and operational issues.

Develop and coordinate the preparation of regular management reporting frameworks in accordance with departmental and whole of government performance and capability reporting requirements.

Manage the implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational outcomes and oversee the development and implementation of business strategies, departmental and government governance requirements and cabinet and legislative requirements.

Liaise, coordinate and manage the implementation of business planning activities, projects and initiatives.

Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders and facilitate meetings, representing the Department and Executive Director where required. Prepare, coordinate, review and progress briefing notes, submissions, reports and correspondence.

Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.

What we are looking for:

We'll assess your merit for this role by looking at what you've done previously - the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

This position requires:

Supports shared purpose and direction, thinks strategically and harnesses information and opportunities.

Identifies and uses resources wisely and takes responsibility for managing work projects to achieve results.

Nurtures internal and external relationships and shares learning and supports others. Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity and commits to action. Communicates clearly, negotiates confidently, and listens, understands and adapts to audience.

Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. The workforce capability success profile of Team Leader outlines the leadership capabilities required for this position.

Professional Capabilities

There are no mandatory qualifications required to undertake this position, however formal qualifications in business administration would be highly regarded.

Licenses

It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted manual driver's license or be prepared to obtain one.

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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Documents

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• 680643 26 Role Description (Word, 609KB)