Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, the Assistant Director-General is one of two Assistant Directors-General in the Digital Innovation Division and works in close partnership with the other Assistant Director-General to lead a defined portfolio within the division's broader digital remit.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About the Department of Education:  

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

Your Role:

The role contributes to the Department's strategic direction by leading major digital initiatives and emerging technologies, and by overseeing the delivery of secure, reliable and scalable digital platforms and services. Through a focus on innovation, customer-centred outcomes, strong governance and effective stewardship of ICT investment, the Assistant Director-General enables the department to deliver its education priorities and improve outcomes for Queensland students.

Your Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Lead a defined portfolio of digital, technology, governance and assurance functions.
• Oversee the co-design, delivery and sustainment of secure, scalable digital platforms and services.
• Champion innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance educational outcomes and organisational performance.
• Manage significant people, financial, contractual and operational responsibilities, including ICT investment stewardship.
• Strengthen governance, assurance, risk management, digital resilience and stakeholder confidence.

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated success in executive leadership roles within large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital service delivery, technology-enabled transformation, governance and organisational performance.
• A proven ability to drive innovation, lead change and deliver strategic outcomes at scale.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and partnership-building capabilities, including stewardship of significant ICT investment.
• Commitment to the values of the Queensland public sector and service to the community.

Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 

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. 

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions. 

Documents

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

• CO693376_26T - Role Description (PDF, 298KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants