Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

is now recruiting for

Deputy Director-General
Innovation

Applications are now closed.

Application enquiries to luminary@luminarypartners.com.au or Jon Hottot on 0488 420 003

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Are you passionate about leading and developing Queensland’s innovation economy?  

Join the department as Deputy Director-General, Innovation to provide strategic leadership and vision in this vital role.

Overview

A Career that matters. A Contribution that counts.

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.

Are you ready to #BeHere4Qld?

Working for the Department of the Environment, Science and Innovation

A career with our department is what you make of it. As the saying goes, you only get out what you put in. Those of us who nurture relationships, embrace challenges and seize opportunities really do thrive here.

We come from a diverse range of backgrounds and work in a wide variety of disciplines in locations throughout the state.

You could be maintaining and protecting our national parks, monitoring our environment, engaging with young Queenslanders, conducting world-class science and research or providing crucial administration or corporate support. Whatever role you undertake with us, you’ll be part of a team that recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society contributes to our lives.

Our roles can be dynamic, exciting and incredibly rewarding. In fact, our people have said that they never would have learned at university some of the things they do in their job today.

The Department of the Environment, Science & Innovation

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and a diverse and inclusive culture makes to Queenslanders’ lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, science and innovation to help achieve government objectives for a better Queensland.

We value and are committed to:

  • building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

  • strengthening our culture which values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.

  • encouraging and supporting employees as individuals in an inclusive environment by embracing our differences and applying diverse and inclusive thinking to our business.

  • the values of the Queensland Public Sector: customers first; ideas into action; unleash potential; be courageous; and empower people.

At DETSI we recognise, respect and value First Nations people and cultures.  We are progressing self-determination by recognising the rights and interests of First Nations people. We are investing in a culturally connected and agile organisation, with the skills and experience we need to support better outcomes for First Nations people. We are taking action in fundamental areas like employment and procurement, and by building strong and sustainable partnerships with First Nations organisations and communities. We are focused on working with First Nations people to improve service design and delivery, knowing that this will deliver better outcomes for all of Queensland.  

More information on the department’s functions, focus and the type of organisation we are, can be found on our website at www.desi.qld.gov.au

Deputy Director-General, Innovation

As Deputy Director-General, Innovation you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction and vision to the Innovation division to foster capacity building in innovation and facilitate long-term economic growth to create jobs for Queenslanders through collaborative partnerships. The role is a key leadership position to help make Queensland’s innovation economy stronger and foster a connected innovation ecosystem to meet the global challenges of tomorrow.

The division leads whole-of-government innovative practice and partners with industry, businesses, universities, start-ups, and the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur to build an innovation economy, translating ideas into commercial success, and to create pathways for new businesses and jobs across the state.

The Innovation division is currently comprised of two operational branches, Strategy and Operations, and a small divisional directorate. You will oversee a divisional budget and approximately 67 FTE.

 

Key Accountabilities

As the Deputy Director-General, Innovation, you will:

  • Provide strategic leadership, direction and coordination of the department’s innovation portfolio to deliver government priorities, enable the department to meet its strategic objectives, and provide excellence in client service delivery.

  • Provide expert advice to the Minister, Director-General, the Executive Leadership Team, and other Senior Executives in relation to the range, extent, and effectiveness of the services, products, and programs that are delivered.

  • Provide strategic leadership in the state-wide delivery, operations, and evaluation of innovative programs, initiatives, precincts and hubs, and services which are provided or funded by the department to generate meaningful insights and ensure alignment with the department and whole-of-government strategy.

  • Engage, partner, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including government, industry, universities, research and training providers, investors, entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and the community to achieve departmental and whole-of-government innovation outcomes.

  • Develop and champion strategies to attract, build and retain knowledge, experience, and talent within Queensland.

  • Provide leadership in the implementation of significant reforms and improvement in the delivery of innovation opportunities and oversee high level research and analytics to inform policy and decision making relevant to future service delivery and grant funding.

  • Lead the implementation of the Advance Queensland initiative to ensure successful delivery of the strategic priorities.

  • Represent the government, department, Minister, and Director-General in complex and sensitive negotiations and consultations with government agencies, key industry stakeholders, and community and Indigenous bodies in a range of forums and committees to ensure that the needs of the government and community are met. In doing so, you are expected to be influential, respectful, and credible.

  • 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.

  • Set a clear vision, priorities and performance expectations for the division.

  • Model the values of the Queensland Public Sector 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.

 

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for the best suited person for the role. If you are eligible, we will assess your suitability by considering:

  • your ability to perform the duties of the role, including ‘What you need for this role’

  • the way you carried out previous roles (if relevant)

  • your potential to make contributions to the department

  • your awareness of health and safety obligations for yourself and to others

  • how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

  • For this role, you’ll need to:

    • be an agile and inspirational leader, with a strong track record of achievement in dynamic and complex organisations.

    • have extensive experience in innovation strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, program funding and resource management, client service and relationship management.

    • demonstrate your experience leading major initiatives and innovative programs that have delivered real and lasting change.

    • demonstrate significant implementation experience and business acumen to drive delivery, manage risk, and achieve greater impact and value for money.

    • be a compelling communicator and advocate, able to represent the department persuasively, and build effective relationships with a broad range of partners and stakeholders with a client focus, demonstrating high level consultation, negotiation, coordination and public relations skills.

    • demonstrate the ability to inspire and engage staff, and build a diverse, respectful, and accountable and innovative workforce.

    • role model Executive leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.

    • contribute to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion by bringing your unique experiences and perspectives.

  • You will need the legal right to work in Australia.

  • The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a probationary period, disciplinary disclosure, conflict of interest declarations, and lobbyist registration.

  • This position may require travel to other locations from time to time, including overnight stays.

Position Description

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

How to Apply

Requirements

All applicants are welcome to apply for this position.  We offer priority consideration to those who live with disability or identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, provided you meet the minimum requirements for the role you will be invited to participate in the next selection activity.

To be considered, 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:

    • How you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement

    • Why you are the best suited person for this role

    • How you could support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion

  • Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

We are open to assessing your suitability in a way that works for you.

For more information or assistance with your application, including options for adjustments, please reach out to us.

Download Candidate Pack

Applications are now closed.

Application enquiries to luminary@luminarypartners.com.au
or Jon Hottot on 0488 420 003

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