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Form of workThe Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director-General and spearhead the department’s mission of sustainable growth, innovation and inclusivity.
Your Role: Visionary Leadership and Strategic Management
As Director-General, you will provide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision for communication, governance and values-based management across the department. Your ability to preserve and foster productive relationships with stakeholders will be pivotal in navigating diverse priorities and requirements.
Effective governance and efficient administration of the department’s operations will be at the forefront of your responsibilities byensuring accountability for performance while coordinating services to support the Minister in achieving departmental priorities.
Championing transparency and ethical behaviour, you will uphold the administration of relevant Acts, encouraging innovation and consistency in practices. Modelling the highest ethical standards, you will ensure fairness and integrity in all departmental processes. Leading with awareness and inclusion, you will inspire exemplary problem-solving and decision-making practices, fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Through clear rationale and inclusivity, you will drive positive change and commitment to diversity within the sector.
Your Responsibilities: Shaping the Future
- Provide visionary, strategic leadership to the department, promoting a culture of respect and inclusion.
- Foster internal mobility and talent development, building positive workplace cultures based on integrity and professionalism.
- Uphold best practice human resource management principles, ensuring equity, diversity, and accountability.
- Champion flexible work practices and progressive workplace environments.
- Ensure compliance and ethical decision-making in all recruitment outcomes.
Your Commitment to Excellence
As a Chief Executive, you will embody key leadership competencies identified for success, including strategic thinking, innovation, talent development and accountability. Your stewardship of the Queensland Government's objectives and commitment to integrity, impartiality and transparency will be paramount.
As a visionary leader you possess the ability to strategise with foresight, stimulate innovation and navigate change in complex environments. You will be known for making insightful decisions, developing and mobilising talent and building enduring relationships that stand the test of time. Your leadership inspires others, drives accountability and outcomes, fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, pursues continuous growth and consistently demonstrates sound governance.
With a commitment to stewardship you will be instrumental in tackling service challenges with purpose, fostering a culture of innovation and continually adjusting business models for better outcomes. Embracing diversity and inclusion you will champion a workplace where every perspective matters and uphold the principles of good governance with integrity and transparency.
Leading with vision, integrity and excellence you will be at the forefront of driving sustainable growth, innovation and inclusivity across some of Queensland's most vital industries. If you are seeking to make a significant impact on Queensland's Agriculture and Fisheries sector, we invite you to apply now.
For more information about the department, role and how to apply, please visit www.edenritchie.com.au/director-general-daf/
For a confidential discussion please contact Justine Eden from Eden Ritchie Recruitment on 0412 156 ***.
This role in based in Brisbane and not available as a remote opportunity. Please only apply if you currently reside, or are willing to relocate to, the Brisbane area.
To apply for this role, submit your application with your current resume and a maximum two page cover letter, including a suitability statement, demonstrating your experience and alignment to the requirements of this role.
Applications close at 11.59pm Wednesday 6th March 2024.
Job Reference: 597142
