Deputy Director-General, Womens Safety And Victims And Community Support

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) works towards justice for all Queenslanders through safe, fair, and responsible community outcomes. DJAG delivers integrated criminal, civil and Community justice services to enable a fair, safe and inclusive society for all Queenslanders. Some of our core goals include safeguarding the rights of vulnerable people, reducing of over-representation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system, end domestic, family and sexual violence, and minimising gambling harm.

The Women’s Safety, and Victims and Community Support division is one of seven divisions in the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.  This is an exciting new role and we are seeking interest from exceptional candidates to join the Department as Deputy Director-General (DDG) to strategically lead delivery of key women’s safety initiatives and services, victims support services and Community justice services including:

• Women’s Safety and Violence Prevention
• Victims Assist Queensland
• Community Justice Services, including Dispute Resolution, Justices of the Peace, Body Corporate and Community Management, and the Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages.
• Investment and Commissioning, and grant program management.

As DDG, you will represent the Director-General in significant national and statewide forums and provide strategic, authoritative advice to the Minister, Director-General and across Government on policy positioning and directions to advance Queensland’s agenda for women Safety and violence prevention.

DJAG is seeking a leader with proven experience at the executive level in leading strategic program design, reform implementation and service delivery outcomes at scale. Exceptional capability to develop strategic partnerships, collaborate broadly with stakeholders including not-for-profit organisations, corporate organisations, local government agencies, and Community groups is imperative.

To be successful you will be an engaging and inspiring people leader with strong strategic and financial acumen, deep sectoral knowledge, and experience in working with First Nations community leaders, local councils, government agencies and stakeholders.
You will be passionate about effecting change and achieving good outcomes for all Queenslanders.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG/us/we) have engaged OnTalent to manage this recruitment process. We will disclose your application and any supporting information you provide to OnTalent. OnTalent will also disclose information about you to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), for DJAG to consider as part of the recruitment process for this role.  DJAG will only use or disclose this information for the purpose of the process or as otherwise required or authorised by law and will manage your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.  To see how OnTalent manages your personal information – click see https://www.ontalent.com.au/privacy-policy/

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tash Olsson-Seeto / Jevon Seah at OnTalent on 07 3305 5***.

To apply for this role, submit your application with your current resume and a 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your experience and alignment to the requirements of this role. 

Applications close 8th February 2024.