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Director Priority Initiatives and Program Development

DirectorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 7 months agoVerified 7 months ago
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About the job

This job is about making a meaningful impact on Queensland's public sector by leading a multi-disciplinary team to develop, plan, and implement high-priority workforce initiatives. As the Director of Priority Initiatives and Program Development, you will play a crucial role in delivering sector workforce policy and strategy, ensuring that initiatives are relevant and fit for purpose. The team values collaboration and innovation, working together to create a healthy and inclusive workplace.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing a small team

Managing a small team in the development and implementation of innovative workforce initiatives and organisational priorities ensuring initiatives are delivered in a timely and agile way.
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Leading high-priority initiatives

Leading the planning and implementation of high-priority initiatives, such as the Regional Collaborative Governance Model and Collaboration Connect.
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Ensuring program success

Ensuring program and project success through effective performance measurement, reporting and continuous improvement.

Key criteria

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Experience in workforce initiatives

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing workforce initiatives in public sector.

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Project management skills

Proven project management skills for timely and effective initiative delivery.

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Team leadership experience

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals.

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5 criteria for this job
Experience in workforce initiatives
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing workforce initiatives in public sector.

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Project management skills
Proven project management skills for timely and effective initiative delivery.

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Team leadership experience
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals.

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Performance measurement expertise
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Strong communication skills
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