Are you an experienced executive seeking a rewarding and challenge opportunity? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced business professional to take on a key leadership position purchasing legal services to support legal service delivery to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. Legal Aid Queensland utilises a purchaser-provider model to deliver high-quality legal services across Queensland. 80% of those legal services, at a cost of over $90M per year, are provided by private practitioners.

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About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland. We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us

About the Role
As the Executive Director of the Grants division, you will be responsible for managing the budget and purchasing arrangements of legal services to support Legal Aid Queensland's ability to deliver services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. Through the development and application of innovative strategies, you will ensure the team delivers efficient and effective services. 

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage a significant range of functions associated with managing external and inhouse legal service purchasing and supporting in-house casework costs.
• Direct, lead and support a team of managers and Grants Officers situated throughout Queensland to ensure a shared commitment to a culture of client service, accountability and high performance.
• Contribute to Legal Aid Queensland's strategic direction by providing advice to the CEO, Senior Executive Directors, Board and the Executive Management Team on strategies, policies and procedures for the efficient and effective purchasing of legal services by Legal Aid Queensland.
• Lead the development of plans and strategies for Grants consistent with the organisation's strategic plan and ensure objectives are achieved.
• Manage resource allocation against budget to ensure costs are contained within budget parameters and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly evaluate the performance of the Grants Division.
• Develop and maintain strong and constructive networks and relationships with key stakeholders across LAQ to drive grants related business transformation to improve client and partner experiences.
• Prepare submissions in response to complex and sensitive issues relating to Grants.
• Resolve conflict, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Executive Directors, between Legal Aid Queensland and private suppliers in relation the grants decisions.

The experience we are looking for:

• You have experience operating within an Executive Management Team and have a strategic mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and maintain flexibility in a changing environment.
• You have knowledge of legal procedures and practices within Queensland and a good understanding of the financial implications of alternative internal and external service delivery funding methodologies.
• You demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and empower others through delegating work, mentoring, timely praise and recognition, encouraging continuous learning and regular performance reviews. You foster teamwork and resolve conflict using appropriate strategies.

Other desirable leadership qualities:

• You use strategic thinking to drive purposeful actions aligned with long-term goals and system-wide impact.
• You foster strategic relationships and inclusive partnerships to drive collaboration and outcomes.
• You make principled, courageous decisions using analysis and broad insight to navigate complexity.
• You inspire collective ownership and engagement through clear, authentic communication and purposeful leadership.

Mandatory role requirements

• It is a requirement that the successful applicant have a current Blue Card.
  Please note, whilst there are no mandatory qualifications required for this role, a qualification in a business or law related discipline is highly desirable.
  
  

What We Offer
As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Generous salary packaging available

Find out more about the role and how to apply in the attached role description.

Further information

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

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/Careers

Documents

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

• LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Position description - SES2H Executive Director (PDF, 173KB)
  Role Description