Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping history? The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as the Program Director, Brisbane 2032. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of the QAS’s response to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as other high-profile events in the lead-up to this global spectacle.

As the Director, you will spearhead the establishment of a world-class program management framework, ensuring the QAS is ready to deliver exceptional ambulance services during Brisbane 2032 and beyond. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative strategies, building robust governance structures, and fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across government, industry, and the community.

Job details

This role is your chance to make a tangible impact on Queensland's future by driving the development of a comprehensive readiness program for one of the most significant events in our state's history. You'll lead the charge (as the first of over 40 dedicated team members) in ensuring seamless coordination, risk mitigation, and delivering on critical milestones that will shape the success of Brisbane 2032.

If you are a results-driven project or program management professional with a passion for delivering large-scale, high-impact initiatives, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise to the global stage and leave a lasting legacy for Queensland.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in establishing and leading complex programs of work, including the application of contemporary project and program management methodologies, governance frameworks and assurance processes for projects with a value up to $100 million dollars.
• Demonstrated experience in contemporary best practice major event planning, education delivery and policy development, and the proven ability to provide authoritative advice in relation to emergency management strategies and procedures.
• Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, consultation and collaboration skills with a superior ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including the executive leadership groups within the QAS, Queensland Health and other government departments.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of achieving required performance standards and organisational objectives.
• Superior strategic, analytical, and innovative skills in program planning, management, and execution, with particular expertise in pre-hospital planning and delivery for major events.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the successful delivery of complex, large scale projects (including major events) and solutions that are aligned with organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to successfully lead and inspire a large, diverse and multidisciplinary workforce in an environment of competing priorities and needs with limited resources.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.
• Possession of a National Security Clearance is highly desirable.
• Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in contemporary project or program management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, PMBOK or equivalent) while not mandatory are highly desired.
• Whilst not mandatory, qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in emergency management, major event management, business or another relevant discipline will be highly regarded.
• Position may require participation in shift work (including weekends) and on-call duties.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/693252/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 8th July 2026

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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• 693252-26-Role Description (Word, 1,018KB)
  Role Description
  
  693252-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 355KB)
  Information Package for Applicants