Deputy Director-General, Corporate, Performance & Delivery

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Applications for this role closes midnight, Thursday 12th March 2026

Overview

Our department recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and visitor economy, and vibrant culture contributes to our lives.

As a diverse organisation, the department brings together key areas of work to achieve our objectives for a better Queensland.

By being effective leaders and partners in managing, protecting and restoring Queensland’s natural environment and heritage, we help ensure the health and prosperity of current and future generations.

A summary of the department’s objectives and key strategies to achieve these outcomes is outlined in the department’s strategic plan.

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Role Purpose

Deputy Director-General, Corporate, Performance & Delivery

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As Deputy Director-General of Corporate, Performance and Delivery, you will work with the Director-General and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that DETSI’s strategic vision is coordinated across the Department and commitments are delivered. This includes Government election commitments and Ministerial Charter Letter commitments.

At the heart of this role is working with the Senior Leadership team to build a high performing team, with a strong culture that is aligned to DETSI’s key values.

As Deputy Director-General you will also be responsible for overseeing the DETSI’s strategic vision, direction and leadership of the Corporate, Performance and Delivery division to ensure best practice and contemporary standards are in place for the delivery of financial, people and culture, performance management, governance (including risk and disaster management), internal audit, communications and public engagement, and digital services across the department. The division is currently comprised of six operational branches and a small divisional directorate.

The six operational branches are:

Communications and Public Engagement
Corporate Governance and Operations including Portfolio Management and Delivery
Digital and Information Services
Finance
Internal Audit Services
People and Culture
Legal Services

You will oversee a divisional budget of $81M and approximately 250 FTE. Along with the Director-General and the Executive Leadership Team you have oversight responsibilities for an agency with over 3,100 FTE’s and annual budget of $1.4B. As part of these responsibilities, you will support the Director-General in monitoring strategic delivery requirements and managing budget allocation.

The Role

As the Deputy Director-General, Corporate, Performance and Delivery, you will:

Work with the Executive Leadership team to deliver the DETSI strategic plan and ensure all Government election commitments and Minister Charter Letter commitments are coordinated across the Department for delivery.
Work with the Executive Leadership team to develop and deliver the People and Culture Strategy to ensure a high performing team across DETSI aligned to the values and expectations of the department and public sector.
Provide strategic leadership, direction, and coordination of the department’s corporate services to enable the department to meet its strategic objectives in alignment with Government priorities.
Provide expert advice to the Minister, Director-General, the Executive Leadership Team, and other Senior Executives to achieve improved service delivery outcomes and enable accountable and transparent corporate governance and decision-making.
Ensure that contemporary and best practice policies, programs and systems are delivered to the required standard, on time and on budget.
Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure productive outcomes are achieved and partners value the experience of working with the department.
Ensure compliance with corporate service statutory and government policy requirements to deliver flexible, responsive, and cost-effective services that align with the government’s priorities.
Play a key role in sustaining a unified and effective DETSI Executive Leadership Team and be an example of collaboration across the department and government.
Represent the interests of the Minister and Director-General in complex and sensitive negotiations and consultations. In doing so, you are expected to be influential, respectful, and credible in your engagement with key agency partners.
Make a significant contribution to building the department’s brand, reputation and impact.
Identify and manage risks and maximise opportunities associated with the department’s operations and projects.
Set a clear vision, priorities and performance expectations for the division, ensuring efficient and effective Corporate Services are delivered.
Model the values of the Queensland Public Service and be an example of accountability and integrity.
Build an inclusive and diverse division, mentor aspiring leaders across the agency, and create a culture that can attract and retain the best talent.
Engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Minister’s office and media, and build effective partnerships with the Business and Corporate Partnership agencies to ensure services are relevant, interchangeable, and meeting each agency’s priorities.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for the best-suited person for the role. If you are eligible, we will consider your skills, experience, qualifications and personal qualities relevant to the role. We may also consider your past work, your future contribution to our team and department and your commitment and contribution to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

What you will need for this role

Role model Executive leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
Be an agile and inspirational leader, with a strong record of achievement in dynamic and complex organisations and systems.
Demonstrated experience in leading the delivery of complex policy and legislative initiatives and key programs that deliver impactful, lasting change, supported by fit-for-purpose governance.
Demonstrate significant experience in leading the delivery of major programs, to drive delivery, manage risk and achieve greater impact and value for money.
Be a compelling communicator and advocate with a proven ability to represent the department persuasively, build and manage complex stakeholder relationships, foster enduring partnerships across diverse groups, balance competing priorities, and apply advanced negotiation and advocacy skills to enable collaborative, community-focused outcomes.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and embedding good governance, through consistent high standards of practice and effective mobilisation of the unique talents and capabilities of your team.
Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage staff and build a diverse, accountable and innovative workforce.
Demonstrate how you can support our commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

You will need the legal right to work in Australia.
This position may require travel to other locations from time to time, including overnight stays.

How to Apply

Everyone is welcome to apply.

We offer priority consideration to applicants with disability or who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and meet the minimum requirements. Priority consideration applicants will be invited to participate in the next selection activity.

Please let us know what we can do to help you participate in the recruitment process and ensure your needs for cultural safety or workplace adjustments are considered. For more information on how-to-apply, including options for adjustments, visit Working with us.

To apply for this role, please provide us information about:

your skills, experience, qualifications and personal qualities and how they align with the requirements in the What we are looking for section; and
why you are the best-suited person for this role.
You can provide these in a succinct resume and short statement (2 pages) or contact us to explore other options.

If your application is progressed, you will need to provide evidence of your Eligibility

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Applications for this role closes midnight, Thursday 12th March 2026