Join us in shaping the future! We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the newly created Manager, Delivery and Engagement (AO8) role within the Office of the Deputy Director-General, Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs. This is your opportunity to deliver value by embedding robust governance, planning, and reporting frameworks. Based in Brisbane, you’ll work in a high-performing office, build strong relationships across the department, and ensure the division operates efficiently to achieve organisational priorities. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About the role
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) as the Manager, Delivery and Engagement (AO8). This newly created role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient delivery of the division's work program. Based in Brisbane, you will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to embed disciplined governance, planning, and reporting frameworks that support informed decision-making and accountability. As the Manager, Delivery and Engagement, you will deliver robust performance and reporting frameworks, develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement plans, and ensure the division's initiatives are strategically aligned, prioritised, and appropriately resourced. Your leadership will play a critical role in enhancing trust, alignment, and effectiveness across the division and with external partners.

Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Manage and implement a divisional portfolio management framework, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and appropriately resourced.
• Establish and continuously improve integrated systems, processes, and governance to support disciplined planning, delivery, and oversight of the division's work program.
• Lead the division's contribution to corporate governance, planning, and reporting, ensuring compliance with departmental and whole-of-government requirements.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and data-driven insights through robust performance and reporting frameworks to inform decision-making by the Deputy Director-General and Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop and lead effective stakeholder engagement plans that foster open, transparent, and trusting relationships with key partners, industry, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with the department's Communication and Public Engagement Branch to ensure consistency in stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Coordinate divisional governance forums, leadership events, and communication channels to reinforce priorities and enable alignment.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that values equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

What we are looking for
We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader with:
• Strong program management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex work programs and align them with strategic objectives.
• High-level analytical and organisational skills to provide actionable insights and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication, liaison, and negotiation skills to engage with senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• A proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, and the community.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Eligibility and additional information
To be eligible for this role, you must have the legal right to work in Australia. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, including disciplinary disclosure. Additional requirements may apply, such as a probationary period, conflict of interest declarations, and lobbyist registration.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or as a person with a disability. Priority consideration will be given to eligible applicants.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit:
1. A succinct resume (maximum four pages) outlining your skills, experience, and qualifications.
2. A short statement (maximum two pages) describing why you are the best-suited pers.

Applications will 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.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 690049 26 Role Description (Word, 610KB)
  Role Description