Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety QLD – Townsville QLD

As Director, Child and Family (Placement Services) you will:

- Provide strategic leadership and stewardship ensuring the effective delivery of services in the service system to meet the diverse needs of children, young people, men, women and families.
- Drive reform activities and strengthen partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders, including working across government, to deliver high quality, cost-effective and integrated services that achieve the best outcomes for children and young people, men, women and families.
- Provide advice to the Regional Leadership Team and senior management on the quality, range and effectiveness of investment strategies, contract management and partnership opportunities.
- Shape and implement innovative strategies and programs that align with departmental priorities, delivering a sustainable, client-focused, and culturally strong service system.
- Manage human, financial, and physical resources to ensure culturally secure, inclusive workplaces, enhanced staff capability, accountability, and optimised regional service delivery,



including direct supervision of staff, subject to operational needs.
- Where necessary, exercise delegations under the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld) and provide advice to the regional team in relation to complex child protection matters.
- Champion culturally informed practices by engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations, children, and families, stakeholders and communities, embedding cultural integrity in all aspects of service delivery.
- Promote excellence in client service delivery, contract management, and performance management while fostering a culture of professionalism, ethics, business acumen and teamwork.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Regional Leadership Team by ensuring sound governance, robust systems, clear roles and responsibilities, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /26

Closing Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026

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📌 Director (Townsville)
🏢 Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety QLD
📍 Townsville