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Director (Governance and Performance)
400 George Street, Brisbane
Get ready to join an outstanding organisation committed to our people and our culture through recognition, continuous learning and development, building resilience and encouraging innovation.
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA)'s vision is for stronger, safer, resilient Queensland communities.
An exciting opportunity exists for you to contribute to our vision by leading the development and implementation of contemporary Corporate Governance strategies, frameworks and functions to ensure that QRA is meeting all of its statutory and corporate responsibilities; understands and manages risks, optimises the prioritisation of resources, and manages internal project delivery and enterprise change effectively.
QRA values equity and diversity and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/QRA633434 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jessica Jacks |
| Contact details | 0448 578 458 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Division
The Corporate Services Division provides a range of high-level services and support for QRA to achieve its strategic priorities. These services include finance, digital services and ICT (Information Communication Technology), information management and security, governance, procurement, human resources, workplace health and safety and facilities services as well as having a role in the frontline delivery of the grant programs.
About the Role
You will provide a high level of support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and operate as a trusted business partner for QRA's Executive and Leadership teams in establishing and ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management, planning and performance.
- Establish a holistic Corporate Governance and Performance function - establishing the frameworks, policies, procedures, tools and structures for, and leading and coordinating the monitoring and reporting of corporate governance, risk management and performance against strategic and operational plans.
- Develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that contribute to the effective delivery of the Governance and Performance function.
- Stand up and oversee the successful implementation of executive and management governance committees to drive and manage statutory compliance, risk (and fraud and corruption) reporting and mitigation, operational performance and policy and strategic prioritisation across the organisation.
- Identify, foster and promote best practice Governance and Performance programs and initiatives across the organisation that enable the delivery of current and future strategic and operational demands and drive agency capability and performance.
- Implement project delivery and enterprise change frameworks, policies, tools and structures to enable the evaluation, prioritisation, delivery and reporting of change and projects that align with QRA strategic direction and operational priorities.
- Produce relevant QRA board, executive and committee reporting and briefing materials to a high standard.
- Provide high level strategic analysis and advice to the CFO and QRA Leadership team.
- Provide design, leadership, direction and support to a multidisciplinary team to enable the successful delivery of Governance and Performance's program of work, with a strong alignment to QRA strategic and operational goals.
- Understanding of Queensland Government legislative frameworks, policies, and operational guidelines.
- Promote a culture of compliance, continuous improvement and learning in alignment with QRA and Queensland Public Sector values.
- Undertake related duties and projects of equivalent complexity as required, including representing the CFO in meetings and forums where appropriate.
- This role has direct reports and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
QRA's workforce is agile and ready to respond quickly to support disaster priorities. You may have the opportunity to undertake other temporary duties or work in alternative locations to support impacted communities.
We encourage you to reach out to the contact officer to find out more about this role, what we offer and what it's like working at QRA. To find out more about the Queensland Reconstruction Authority please visit our website
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Further information
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