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Director Supply, Networks and Licensing
Supply, Network & Licensing; Electrical Safety Office; Flexible
Working with us is more than just a job, it's making a difference to people's lives.
We’re Queensland’s electrical safety regulator, part of the Office of Industrial Relations.
Our purpose is to improve electrical safety and reduce the risk of death and injury from electric shock, fire and explosion.
We work with Queensland's electrical industry to help keep all Queenslanders safe around electricity, at work, at home and in the community.
We do this by:
- making sure electrical safety laws and standards are followed
- managing workers' and contractors’ electrical licenses
- registering, accrediting and certifying electrical equipment
- providing electrical safety information, education and training including electrical product recalls and safety alerts.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/636277/25 |
| Closing date | 26-May-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 Months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Rob Wicks |
| Contact details | Phone: 0413250800 Access the National Relay Service |
A vacancy currently exists in our Supply, Networks and Licensing Unit for a Director.
You'll be part of a dynamic and diverse culture, working alongside supportive and passionate people. Building a career with us means you can help make a real difference in the lives of Queensland workers and employers, and their families. OIR contributes to the government's strategic objectives in the areas of workplace health and safety, electrical safety, workers' compensation, industrial relations and labour hire regulation.
We seek to improve work health and safety, electrical safety and workers' compensation performance through regulatory and policy frameworks and the provision of evidenced-based services and advice. We also develop, implement and maintain policy and legislation relevant to industrial relations in Queensland including whole of Government responsibility for public sector enterprise bargaining and the regulation of Queensland's labour hire industry.
As the Director of Supply, Networks and Licensing you lead an efficient flexible and responsive team that strives for to keep all Queenslanders safe around electricity.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and lead the strategic direction about regulatory strategy, framework and operations for the electricity supply industry, renewable energy and energy storage industries, and private electricity networks.
- Provide high level strategic advice and make recommendations to the Executive Director and other key stakeholders pertaining to contemporary, contentious, and emerging issues within the scope of the role.
- Lead the regulation of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution networks; prescribed electricity entities; and high voltage and hazardous area installations under the Electrical Safety Act (2002).
- Lead the development of policy frameworks and legislation, information and advice, and responsive delivery strategies for electrical licensing.
- Lead the team in a challenging and changing environment and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service delivery excellence.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Shape strategic thinking - Highly developed leadership and management skills with an ability to provide comprehensive policy and regulatory advice regarding complex matters to inform and influence strategy and executive decision making.
- Achieve results - Lead and drive transformational change utilising superior analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and report on performance and strategic issues.
- Cultivate productive working relationships - Build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, working collaboratively in a changing environment to achieve business outcomes.
- Exemplify personal drive and integrity - High level capacity to commit to action, progress work and show initiative under high pressure or difficult situations.
- Communicate with influence - Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities including proven written, consultation and negotiation skills at a strategic level.
What you will get out of it:
- Be part of the solution to keep Queenslander's safe at work.
- See the direct impact of your role in the community.
- Access a range of benefits as part of your employment experience with the
Queensland Government including flexible work, health and wellbeing programs, competitive salary and superannuation, support for development, employment security and so much more.
Review how you will be assessed within the Position Description and APPLY NOW!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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