At CDSB, we are setting a new standard in customer service delivery, where the needs of Queenslanders and small and family businesses drive innovation and transformation.

Our Business Insights and Enterprise branch brings together policy, data, and program delivery expertise to shape initiatives that strengthen Queensland’s economy and support the 495,000+ small and family businesses. Role will focus on leading and managing the delivery of grant programs and other small business support programs.

Job details

Policy and program development

You will have responsibility for the following activities and tasks:

• Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of strategic policies and programs (including grant programs), ensuring measurable outcomes and alignment with organisational and government priorities.
• Strong understanding of end to end grant management concepts and systems.
• Administer programs in accordance with governance frameworks
• Drive cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement to address complex policy challenges and deliver coordinated, innovative solutions.
• Represent the department in high-level negotiations and forums, influencing decisions, and enhancing the department's reputation.
• Evaluate and refine policies and programs to ensure alignment with government priorities, legislation, and community needs, delivering sustainable and impactful outcomes.
• Manage resources, budgets, and competing priorities to deliver efficient and accountable policy and program outcomes within organisational and financial standards.
• Provide expert advice to senior executives and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with government objectives and organisational strategies.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement while building staff capability.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven leadership in developing and implementing strategic policies and programs that deliver measurable outcomes and align with organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading grant management processes
• Demonstrated ability to foster cross-agency collaboration and drive innovative solutions to complex policy challenges.
• Skilled in representing organisations in high-level negotiations, advocating for priorities, and influencing key decisions.
• Experience in evaluating and refining policies to ensure alignment with government priorities, community needs, and sustainable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources, budgets, and competing priorities to deliver policy and program outcomes efficiently.

About you

This role requires the leadership capabilities of a Team Leader as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and we are looking to find the eligible person best suited to the role. In deciding who is best suited to this role, we may consider:

• the skills, experience, qualifications, knowledge and behaviours/personal qualities that you would bring to the role
• your potential to make a future contribution to the department (including the extent to which you have the potential for development)
• how you may contribute to the department's workforce diversity objectives.

Next steps

Expressions of interest will be reviewed following application closure and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to participate in a recruitment process.

Timelines for recruitment activities may vary depending on program needs. Suitable candidates who are not immediately placed may remain in the talent pool and will be considered for future opportunities as they arise.

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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Documents

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

• 683490 26 Role Description (Word, 5.14MB)