The Opportunity
As our Manager (Legislation and Regulation), you will:
- Lead and manage the effective delivery of services, ensuring the objectives and related activities of the unit occur to the highest standards.
- Provide effective leadership, direction and motivation that supports a skilled workforce that is client-focused, engaged and informed about the business and ready to meet the challenges of changing business and customer needs.
- Actively support the implementation of any related Queensland Government Policies.
- Prepare and provide comprehensive, high-quality and timely strategic advice to the Director-General, the Office of the Minister and senior departmental staff on issues, opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, contentious matters and successes as required.
- Actively contribute to and/or ensure, as applicable, the development of operational plans, reporting and monitoring of financial and human resource objectives and actively contribute to strategic planning processes.
- Work across the department to build a collaborative community of practice in support of departmental strategic and operational imperatives.
- Initiate, lead, influence and maintain high-functioning key stakeholder relationships that successfully manage positive expectations, progress business opportunities and create efficiencies by representing the department as required.
- Active participation on networks and reviewing associated engagements, resources and outcomes.
- Champion organisational change initiatives to continually improve the performance of all unit activities.
- Manage highly complex and sensitive matters and escalate as required.
- Foster a culture that values ongoing excellence in performance, customer service, continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high-quality services.
- Undertake duties as a manager in accordance with s26 (2) & (3) of the Public Sector Act, having regular management and performance conversations with employees under your supervision and by implementing departmental performance and development strategies to assist in maintaining high-performing and committed employees.
Essential Requirements
What we are looking for:
- Experience in successfully leading and supporting teams and program management to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Experience in leading legislation development projects, for example, bills and significant subordinate legislation, or demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge rapidly.
- High-level analytic, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively provide authoritative advice to senior and executive management using advanced, effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively engage, negotiate and influence to achieve organisational goals.
Why work for us?
- Work with passion and purpose.
- Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
- Enjoy compelling, diverse work.
- Follow your path wherever it leads.
- Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
- Be part of our one, diverse DPI.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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📌 Manager, Legislation and Regulation
🏢 Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)
📍 Queensland