Regional Director (North Qld)

The position of Regional Director (North Queensland) requires strong professional leadership and management capabilities. The role requires an ability to lead and manage the Region to deliver government priorities along with excellence in client service delivery. The Regional Director is to provide high level leadership particularly by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.Jobs in Transport and Main RoadsSo, why join us?Imagine being challenged daily, given clear paths for professional training and career development and having the ability to transfer to some of the most beautiful regions in Australia.You Will Be Working Foran organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systemsa department that contributes to the well-being of the larger communityan employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.About UsWith branches in Townsville, Cairns and Cloncurry the region extends from the tip of Australia (including islands), west to Camooweal (Northern Territory border) and as far south as Home Hill.The Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) North Queensland Region (NQ Region) managed 1,756kms of National Highways, 6,335km State controlled rods and 35,486km of local government roads. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).The NQ Region covers an area of about 589,240km2, approximately 38.2% of Queensland. The region incorporates some work-famous tourism destinations to name a few: Daintree, Cassowary Coast of Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda, Magnetic Island, historic Charters Towers and of course the Great Barrier Reef. The region has an estimated residential population of 546,000 people.About The RoleSome of your responsibilities will include:Lead the strategic planning and delivery of regional infrastructure programs, identifying improvement initiatives and mobilising people to deliver transport for prosperity.Be the principal source of advice to the Director-General, Deputy Director-General, General Manager (Program Delivery and Operations) and senior executives within Transport and Main Roads and other government agencies on all regional issues relating to departmental business.Represent the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General, General Manager (Program Delivery and Operations) on departmental business as required, andProvide state-wide leadership and be a contributing member of the Program Delivery and Operations Leadership Team.A more comprehensive list is on the role description.Skills And ExperienceTakes personal responsibility for serving the government of the day and meeting the needs of the people and communities of Queensland.Embraces new ideas/innovation and leads change in complex environments by making considered, ethical and courageous decisions, based on insight into the broader context of program.Develops and sustains relationships to a high standard, enabling the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes for the program.Possess extensive experience across the public, private and/or not for profit sector and you will have a strong background in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, and client service.Act as an agent of change in challenging environments and in fostering a confident and capable workforce.Displays outstanding judgement, high-level integrity, and strong agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment, a strong achievement orientation, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.You will also receive locality allowance and an Executive Motor Vehicle Allowance.Please be aware that a criminal history check will be conducted on the successful applicant.Please refer to the role description on how to apply for this opportunity.Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.Occupational group Executive