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1 William Street, Brisbane
As Director (Operations), you will be a key member of the Queensland Operations leadership team, partnering closely with the General Manager to drive organisational performance, strategic planning, operational excellence and transformational change.
It will also lead the work of the Directorate, ensuring strong governance, planning, operational effectiveness and delivery across Queensland Operations.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity that will help shape the future impact Trade and Investment Queensland has with Queensland businesses.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TIQ703420 |
| Closing date | 21-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 Months |
| Contact person | Tim Green |
| Contact details | 0428 750 940 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team/Organisation
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. Through a network of more than 280 staff across Queensland and international markets, we help Queensland businesses grow through trade, investment, international education and major events opportunities.
The Queensland Operations Division is responsible for TIQ's engagement with exporters and investors in Queensland, through its team based in Brisbane and across eight regional Queensland offices.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, Queensland Operations, the Director (Operations) is a trusted strategic partner and operational leader responsible for driving organisational performance, business improvement and strategic capability across the division.
Key responsibilities include leading organisational improvement and transformation, providing strategic advice, driving business planning and performance reporting, leading complex programs, overseeing client engagement strategy and CRM adoption, building a high performing team, and strengthening governance and stakeholder relationships
Skills & Experience
• Demonstrated experience leading business operations and organisational performance functions within complex environments, with the ability to balance strategic priorities, operational delivery, governance requirements and stakeholder expectations. Experience applying operational leadership across both public sector and commercial environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience leading organisational improvement, business transformation or performance improvement initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong program and project management capability with a track record of delivering strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and provide advice to senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills and evidence-based decision-making capability.
• Experience leading governance, business planning, executive reporting and ministerial briefing processes.
• Proven people leadership experience.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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