The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and
Public Works

is now recruiting for

Director, Cabinet and Parliament Services

Applications closed, contact luminary@luminarypartners.com.au for enquiries

Overview:

About the QLD Government,
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works

Your chance to be the difference

Thank you for your interest in joining Queensland’s largest and most diverse employer – the Queensland Government.

As a public sector, we are passionate about making Queensland better through what we do. We are a team of over 250,000 providing essential services across 4000+ locations in Australia’s most geographically diverse state.

By joining our leadership team, you can:

be the difference – making Queensland better through what you do
be challenged – create a career with Queensland’s largest employer
be rewarded – benefit from competitive pay, conditions and development opportunities
be balanced – find balance in your life through contemporary work practices
be you – bring your authentic self, we embrace diversity.

The Queensland Government is committed to providing workplaces that are healthier, safer, more diverse and more productive. In return, we look to our people to give back to the communities we serve by:

living the Queensland public service values
serving the government and the community in the most honest and reliable ways we can
being accountable for our actions and decisions
and consulting with the community to design and deliver better policies and services.

Public Service Values

Our ambition is to be a high performing, impartial and productive workforce that puts the people of Queensland first.

We are committed to a way of working where:

leaders and employees make decisions based on the values
leaders demonstrate the values as role models for employees
we prioritise quality, inclusion, diversity, creativity, and collaboration every day.

View the public sector values here

About the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works

You will be part of a talented and dedicated team delivering a range of services that make a real difference to the lives of Queenslanders.

Your work will contribute to enabling Queenslanders to have access to a safe, secure, suitable, and affordable home.

Your role will support the department to provide housing assistance and homelessness support services through direct service delivery and arrangements with funded service providers. The department is focussed on reframing our relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.

Find out more about the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works, and what we do at www.housing.qld.gov.au.

About the role:

Director, Cabinet and Parliamentary Services

Strategy and Reform Division

Your opportunity

In the role of Director, Cabinet and Parliament Services (CAPS), you will work with a high degree of independence and liaise extensively with a wide range of functional areas within the department.

The position strategically leads and manages the operations of the CAPS team to ensure the timely provision of professional, high-quality liaison and executive services in support of the Director-General, Minister, and other DHLGPPW senior executives as it relates to the Cabinet and Parliament functions.

Your accountabilities

The Director, Cabinet and Parliamentary Services will:

Oversee the management of the Minister’s and department’s Cabinet and Parliament business, including preparing and coordinating sensitive Cabinet briefing notes, correspondence and discussion papers.
Lead, manage and coordinate the flow of information between the Minister and the department on Cabinet and Parliament matters.
Provide leadership and collaborate with senior executives and subject matter experts to deliver contemporary Cabinet and Parliament services ensuring that tight timelines are met with exceptional quality.
Lead and enhance processes and procedures on all levels that ensure Cabinet and Parliament services are delivered on time, at a high quality, confidential and within the scope desired by senior stakeholders.
Liaise with senior officers on the preparation of Cabinet and Parliament materials, and other related executive government activities, to ensure that they meet corporate and ministerial requirements.
Prepare and write detailed and structured briefing papers and documents related to the Cabinet process
Alongside senior stakeholders, proactively manage emergent and critical Cabinet and Parliament issues.
Lead and manage a team whose purpose it is to provide a high level of Cabinet and executive support services to the Director-General.
Review and provide quality assurance on Cabinet and Parliament materials, including briefing notes, correspondence and discussion papers, relevant to the Minister’s responsibilities.

What we are looking for

The ideal person for this role will:

Have knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Cabinet, Cabinet Committee and Parliament processes.
Be a natural relationship builder, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Be a leader of a team, able to coach and mentor team members to deliver exceptional services.
Make appropriate decisions based on policies and past precedents and read and comprehend technical or legal documents.
Contribute to workplace equity, diversity, respect and inclusion that enriches our culture of respect and inclusion.

There are no mandatory requirements of the role, however, qualifications in public administration, public policy or law would be desirable.

Position Description

To learn of the requirements and attributes of our ideal candidate for this position, we invite you to please download the full position description below.

Download the PD

How to Apply

Requirements

Applicants are encouraged to read the full position description, as it contains important information to assist with understanding the recruitment and selection process.

Director Cabinet and Parliamentary Services

To be considered for the role, please provide the following information in your online application for the assessment of your suitability:

A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on the knowledge, skills and attributes outlined in the selection competencies.
Attach a current resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. At least one referee must have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years.

People from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are encouraged to apply.

Please click the link below to apply for the role. If you need assistance with your application please contact us.

Due date

Applications closed, contact luminary@luminarypartners.com.au for enquiries

Contact us

For confidential enquiries, please contact:
Jane Ellis, Managing Partner, Luminary, on 0411 600 129
or via email jane.ellis@luminarypartners.com.au

General enquiries to luminary@luminarypartners.com.au