This role requires exceptional judgement, political acumen and stakeholder influence. You will build enduring partnerships across government, industry and the community sector, bringing diverse interests together to achieve shared outcomes and advance reform priorities. Through strong governance, innovation and a commitment to excellence, you will foster a high-performing, future focused organisation that delivers measurable impact and public value.
Reports to: Director-General
Key responsibilities:
As the Deputy Director-General, Strategic Policy, Performance and Partnership, you will specifically: * Lead strategic, high-performing executive portfolio fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement and co-design to deliver on government priorities. * Provide executive stewardship of governence, investment, risk and service delivery performance, ensuring value, integrity and public confidence. * Build and maintain trusted relationships and strategic partnerships with Ministers, senior government leaders, central agencies, service providers, peak bodies and other key stakeholders to drive and deliver shared outcomes and system-wide reform. * Represent the Minister and Director-General in complex, sensitive and high-profile negotiations, consultations,



committees and forums, providing authoritative advice and advancing the department's priorities. * Drive service excellence through evidence-based robust performance, quality assurance and evaluation frameworks, using evidence, date and insights to improve productivity, outcomes and service quality. * Promote collaboration across government, community and service delivery partners, identifying emerging risks, trends, opportunities and cutting-edge solutions to improve services and outcomes. * Strengthen organisational capability and workforce effectiveness, ensuring leaders and employees have the skills, systems and support required to deliver efficient, transparent and contemporary services. * Lead and inspire a workforce of approximately 214 FTE, ensuring capability, engagement and performance to deliver responsive, high quality and outcome-focused services. * Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Deputy Director-General, Strategic Policy, Performance & Partnerships (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane