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Form of work Lead and drive the development and delivery of state-wide program outcomes for DESBT that relate to employment, small business, training and skills programs, including social enterprise initiatives. Create a centre of excellence ethos for program management with a best practice approach.
This is an incredibly exciting time for an agile, high performing Senior Executive to join a government agency whose vision is for skilled Queenslanders and vibrant small businesses, growing Queensland's economy.
The Organisation - Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT)
DESBT is a vibrant agency committed to supporting Queensland's future workforce by connecting all Queenslanders to learning opportunities through quality training, access to employment opportunities and by helping small businesses to start, grow and thrive. Become involved in program delivery, grants, partnering, infrastructure and more, with a whole of system, strategic view, working with businesses and industries across the State.
The Opportunity - Program Leadership delivering social and economic impact for QLD
Working directly to the Deputy Director-General, Investment, this executive position will drive the development and delivery of program outcomes for the Department that relate to employment, small business, training and skills programs, including social enterprise initiatives. With program diversity and state-wide scope, you will enjoy incredible job satisfaction knowing this branch and leadership role enables outcomes that impact the Queensland economy and community, and ultimately supports Queensland's current and future workforce.
As Executive Director, Program Investment creating a centre of excellence ethos for program management that will be visible across government, you will lead a best-practice approach to DESBT's grants and program management, and ensure high-quality planning, forecasting, governance, monitoring and client service delivery. With consistency as key, and applying a continuous improvement, economic development and risk management lens, you will holistically oversee and review the program management system, benchmark nationally, further develop program performance standards/frameworks/reporting, and strategically lead the planning and resource allocation for investment across the Department's suite of programs with a total value of up to $170M.
As an agile, collaborative and solutions-focused Senior Executive, you will strategically and operationally lead Program Investment service delivery outcomes and transformation, capitalise on synergies and efficiencies, further develop organisational capability, and engage in effective and trusted stakeholder relationships. You will professionally and personally exemplify visible leadership, excellence and accountability, and as an agent of change, lead a niche and committed team.
Your Suitability
Apply your demonstrated strategic and results-driven program leadership experience with scale, scope and complexity in DESBT, and add to your history of producing best-practice program outcomes, capability uplift and process improvement. As a Senior Executive with high level skills in people leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement, experience related to a public sector environment with economic/regional development or social impact would be highly advantageous.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this outstanding opportunity, please call REBECCA BAUER Hudson Brisbane on 07 3185 5363. A candidate information pack with further information (remuneration, role description, strategic plan etc) can be accessed via https://au.hudson.com/job-seekers/executive-director-program-investment-queensland-gov/ (or type this into your browser).
Please only apply online at au.hudson.com quoting reference #225793. Applications close Monday 10 April 2023 midnight.
