Executive Director, Regional Implementation (Brisbane City)

About Our Client The ideal candidate will bring clear judgement, strong governance capability and a commitment to accountability, while leading large, geographically dispersed teams through ongoing change. This is a critical senior role for an executive motivated by public purpose and capable of delivering results at scale. This is an opportunity to grow your executive leadership career in Queensland's public sector. The role sits within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships division in the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism. The ATSIP division partners with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, councils and stakeholders to drive meaningful progress on Closing the Gap, with a strong focus on improving education, housing and health outcomes, to provide First Nations peoples opportunities and reduce disadvantage. Job Description The Executive Director, Regional Implementation is accountable for the effective, efficient and consistent implementation of programs and services across Queensland's regions. Reporting to the Deputy Director‑General, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, the role leads one of the department's largest operational functions, with responsibility for state‑wide delivery performance. If successful, you will oversee implementation across four regions and multiple regional offices, ensuring alignment with government priorities, departmental strategy and legislative and governance requirements. This includes establishing strong performance and reporting rhythms, managing risk, and taking timely action to address emerging delivery issues. The role requires active leadership in complex stakeholder environments, including direct engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, senior executives, Ministers, and cross‑government partners. You will be expected to provide clear, authoritative advice, and to balance local responsiveness with state‑wide consistency and accountability. You will also lead organisational uplift across regional operations, strengthening operating models, workforce capability, governance and implementation practices to support sustained improvement. Key Responsibilities
- Executive accountability for statewide regional implementation
- Lead large‑scale service delivery across complex environments Qualifications Will be someone experienced senior executive with a demonstrated track record in leading large‑scale regional operations or service delivery functions. You would be comfortable operating at pace, managing competing priorities, and making evidence‑informed decisions in complex and high‑visibility environments.
- Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed workforces
- Robust operational governance, performance management and risk capability
- The ability to translate policy and strategy into disciplined, measurable implementation
- Confidence to intervene decisively where delivery, risk or performance issues arise
- Credibility with Ministers, executives and sector partners
- A delivery mindset and the ability to uplift capability through inclusive and decisive leadership Whilst not an identified position, experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and a demonstrated commitment to self‑determination and Closing the Gap outcomes, is essential. What’s on Offer
- Lead statewide regional implementation with significant operational accountability
- Shape how government priorities are delivered on the ground across Queensland
- Influence service delivery outcomes at community, regional and state levels
- Operate as part of the department's senior executive leadership cohort
- Develop and lead a large, complex workforce through ongoing transformation, essential for an executive career in the Public Sector The department values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and others who bring diverse skills and perspectives. Please note that this is an SES Level 3, Low, Contract Role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rn1hk