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Director, Futures Strategy & Engagement
Innovation; Brisbane (Flexible)
We’re seeking the best person for the role. Eligible applicants will be considered based on skills, experience, qualifications, personal qualities, past work, future contribution, and commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion. You will demonstrate Program Leader leadership behaviours, highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, and experience providing sensitive advice under pressure. Strong communication, negotiation, consultation and relationship-building skills are essential. Experience leading significant policy projects, delivering complex outcomes, and fostering high-performance, collaborative teams is required.
Commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect, inclusion and positive team culture is essential.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/673018/25 |
| Closing date | 24-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 Months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Paula Conaty |
| Contact details | Phone: 0473 378 227 Access the National Relay Service |
This is an opportunity to lead a team of policy and project management professionals coordinate, design and implement the Queensland Government's Innovation and Science Blueprint in partnership with multiple government and non-government entities.
The role is within the Innovation Division, which is responsible for developing and coordinating the government's Innovation policy, strategy, and delivering strategic Innovation programs.
As the Director, Futures Strategy & Engagement you will:
• Lead, plan and manage significant projects and policy development to contribute to the development of the Innovation and Science Blueprint.
• Manage complex workloads, meet deadlines and commitments and complete tasks within tight timeframes both independently and within a team.
• Represent and speak authoritatively on behalf of the department.
• Liaise, consult and conduct consultation and negotiations with a broad range of stakeholders within and external to state government including Australian government, industry and community, to gain and provide advice.
• Ensure the provision of effective, consistent and timely performance metrics and reporting to assist strategic decisions and direction setting.
• Oversee and prepare papers and correspondence for Cabinet, the Minister, the Director-General and others on complex and multi-faceted issues.
• Provide expert strategic advice and support to the Deputy Director-General, the Director-General, the Minister and government staff in and external to the agency on significant projects and strategic policy and planning related issues
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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