Are you a proven leader driven to take on the challenge of uplifting information governance practices and digital solutions that underpin key functions across a whole Division?

Information Governance and Digital Enablement, Portfolio Investment and Performance are inviting suitable applications for the role of Director. This is a temporary position, until 31 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department:

The DoE is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

Your Opportunity:

As the Director-Information Governance and Digital Enablement, you would be charged with leading a coordinated approach to uplifting the maturity of information governance practices, overseeing the development of a strategic plan for information management & digital solutions and leading identified Information, Communication & Technology (ICT) initiatives.

Your initial focus will include:

• Establishing foundation-level information governance frameworks and standards for the Division, in-line with corporate requirements
• Partnering with the corporate Information & Technology Branch to develop a Information Governance & Digital (ICT) strategy/roadmap for the Division
• Manage the performance of specialist resources engaged to facilitate development of the above strategy/roadmap
• Providing leadership to the Portfolio, Asset & Contract Technology Project, including development of business cases for digital solutions
• Providing advice to the Division's recently established Business Transformation Committee on information governance and digital enablement needs and forward direction

This role will contribute to strengthening the Division's ability to meet stakeholder expectations through better understanding information governance and digital solution needs, defining the way forward and delivering identified ICT initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• Is dynamic and inspires change
• Is driven to make a difference, including getting hands-on
• Demonstrates achievement of outcomes
• Can communicate and influence at all levels
• Builds genuine relationships with staff and stakeholders

Previous leadership level experience in information governance and/or digital enablement is expected.

Although not mandatory, a formal qualification related the responsibilities of the role are beneficial.

How to Apply:

• A brief resume (maximum 3 pages) with contact details of 2 referees (including your current manager) and
• A maximum 2-page statement that outlines:
  • Motivation to Apply for this Role
  • People Leadership & Personal Attributes, including alignment with the Vision, Results and Accountability competencies in Leadership Competencies for Queenslandand the personal attributes stated above
  • Information Governance Knowledge, Skills & Experience, such as: development, implementation and ongoing governance of information frameworks, standards, processes & procedures and controls; and assessing data integrity and compiling data improvement plans
  • Digital (ICT) Strategy & Governance Knowledge, Skills & Experience, such as: development of strategies, roadmaps, plans and business cases for technology solutions to meet business needs; and ongoing governance of existing ICT systems
  • Delivery of ICT Projects/Initiatives, for example: experience in ICT PMO functions; managing ICT projects; or performing a senior business representative role on ICT Project Boards 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO601283_24T - Role Description (PDF, 312KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants