Executive Director, Policy and Operations

The Executive Director, Policy and Operations, Olympic and Paralympic Games Office, is a pivotal leadership role, requiring a strategic, results-driven individual with a strong background in policy, risk, and corporate operations. The position is responsible for tracking the Queensland Government’s investment and expenditure in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032). Reporting directly to the Deputy Director-General, the role leads a systems-wide approach to policy and risk and oversees the day-to-day management and operations of the OPGO, ensuring alignment with the government’s objectives for Brisbane 2032.

In This Role You WillLead and provide executive oversight of system-wide policy and legislation, providing high-end policy input and influence spanning First Nations, Accessibility and Inclusion, Sustainability, Procurement and Supply Chain, and Economic Development; ensuring the government's commitments are delivered. Be secretariatfor the highest decision-making bodies for Brisbane 2032. This includes Ministerial level Games Leadership Group, Director-General level Games Executive Group, Queensland Government Games Steering Group. Lead the tracking and reportingof Queensland Government's whole-of-Games budget and agreed Games Cost definition, exerting sophisticated influence in any absence of control.

Coordinate and be the authority on all matters relating to policy and legislation for Brisbane 2032. Provide expert advice and direction on sport, venues and training venues as they relate to, or are impacted by, Brisbane 2032. Lead and provide executive oversightof OPGO's operational functions across risk management, governance, human resources, finance and procurement, legal and information technology; ensuring appropriately skilled representation at stakeholder engagement. Deliver expert strategic adviceand support to the Director-General and Deputy Director-General on matters relating to Brisbane 2032 governance and risk management.

What We Are Looking ForYour suitability for this role will be assessed against the Executive stream of the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework. The suitability assessment is undertaken in the context of the role accountabilities set out in the ‘Your opportunity' section and is based on how you:

Anticipate the consequences of public policy on the organisation and communityRecognise the links and connections between complex system issues, promptly discerning the implications for government and stakeholdersIdentify and address underlying causes of systemic issues through considered analysis of data, patterns and insights, and the application of good judgmentRole model courage and integrity in making decisions and providing frank and fearless adviceConsider the future skills, capabilities and diverse needs of the workforce and set the direction for talent management to deliver government objectivesAct as a skilful negotiator, using compelling arguments and evidence to persuade stakeholders toward mutually beneficial outcomesWork with partners to establish ambitious objectives and clear performance standards that inspire collective ownershipDemonstrate a record of achievement in leading governance and risk management, policy and corporate operations in a complex and high-profile contextDrive ownership and empower others to lead and report on their area of responsibility with complete transparency of outcomesRole model impartiality and inspire a culture that respects and appreciates policy frameworks and governanceContribute to the department's commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusionApplications to remain current for 12 months.

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