About the opportunity
Have you got what it takes to drive economic growth and job creation in regional Queensland? What about the ability to support the state’s manufacturing sector – vital to growing and diversifying Queensland’s economy and creating future jobs?
If this sounds like you, bring your leadership and direction to the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.
As Director-General you will be responsible for delivering regional economic development opportunities, supporting the manufacturing industry and the sustainable management of Queensland’s water resources.
You will contribute to the Queensland Government objectives for the community built around the Unite and Recover – Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan.
The objectives can only be achieved through collaboration with others, by:
safeguarding our health – safeguard people’s health and jobs by keeping Queensland pandemic-ready
supporting jobs – support increased jobs in more industries to diversify the Queensland economy and build on existing strengths in agriculture, resources and tourism
backing small business – help small business, the backbone of the state’s economy, thrive in a changing environment
making it for Queensland – grow manufacturing across traditional and new industries, making new products in new ways and creating new jobs
building Queensland – drive investment in the infrastructure that supports our recovery, resilience and future prosperity
growing our regions – help Queensland’s regions grow by attracting people, talent and investment, and by driving sustainable economic prosperity
investing in skills – ensure Queenslanders have the skills they need to find meaningful jobs and set up pathways for the future
backing our frontline services – deliver world-class frontline services in key areas such as health, education and community safety
protecting the environment – protect and enhance our natural environment and heritage for future generations and achieve a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
You can find out more about the role, the key duties and accountabilities, and what we are looking for by downloading the Executive recruitment candidate pack here.
This candidate information pack includes:
an opportunity statement – describing the role, duties and accountabilities and what we’re looking for
agency profile – detailing the agency objectives, operating environment, budget, resourcing and organisational structure
employment conditions and benefits
workforce culture in the Queensland public sector
Chief Executive Leadership board charter 2021
how to apply.