About the Role
Are you a passionate about enhancing Queensland’s nightlife and culture?
Do you have a vision for a thriving night-life economy that enhances our state’s social and economic landscape?
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to lead the development and implementation of strategies that will transform this important economy.
The interim Queensland Night Life Commissioner will focus on leading ideas and innovation to grow and support this diverse sector within the Queensland economy. Maximising existing opportunities, preparing for future economic opportunities, and supporting the night life sector’s growth across the state will be the focus of this new role.
About the Department
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) is focused on increasing building Queensland’s future workforce through connecting all Queenslanders to learning opportunities, quality training, employment opportunities, and by helping small businesses to start and thrive.
About the Role
The position reports to the Minister for Employment and Small Business and for Training and Skills Development while being aligned to the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT). DESBT will provide support for the activities of the Commissioner during the contract period.
Queensland’s diverse and vibrant night life sector is a contributor to the state’s jobs growth and economic prosperity. The Commissioner will play a key role in identifying opportunities to continue this growth and work closely with other key agencies and bodies with responsibilities and initiatives connected to the night life economy.
As Commissioner, and working in partnership with DESBT, you will bring together State departments, Local Governments, industry and community to support Queensland’s night-time economy, with an emphasis on partnerships that promote the growth, sustainability, and vibrancy of this important sector across the state.
Through this role, the Commissioner will grow stakeholder confidence demonstrating leadership that demonstrates and promotes ethical decision making, honesty and fairness, focussing on the public interest.
Your Accountabilities
As the interim Commissioner, you will:
work with key stakeholders and industry to support, promote and advocate for key aspects of the night life economy, including live music, theatre, arts, entertainment, festival events, dining, night life and tourist activities;
promote Queensland as an exciting place to do business in the night life economy;
provide a vital link between all levels of government, industry and the community, with an emphasis on advocating for and identifying opportunities to support Queensland’s night life economy sector; and
provide government with strategic insights into the night life industry and inform government approaches to supporting a vibrant night life sector.
What we are looking for
As a Commissioner in the Queensland Public Service, the following key behaviours and values are considered critical to perform in the role.
We will consider how well you:
Lead strategically
Stimulate ideas and innovation
Lead change in complex environments
Make insightful decisions
Develop and mobilise talent
Build enduring relationships
Inspire others
Drive accountability and outcomes
Foster healthy and inclusive workplaces
Pursue continuous growth
Demonstrate sound governance.
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.
Apply today
For confidential enquiries please contact:
Rachel Trombin, Associate, Luminary on 0424 900 041
or via email rachel.trombin@luminarypartners.com.au