Executive Director

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 152.457 - 219.538; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aspirante, partnering with a Queensland Government Agency, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead a major multi‑agency ICT and business transformation program. Engagement will be as a contractor rather than a SES level Public Servant.

This senior public sector leadership role requires understanding government processes, Commissioner-level stakeholders, and a strong background in strategic program delivery, with the first 18 months focused on governance, mobilisation, procurement and

Qualifikationen

• Experience at Executive Director level or equivalent.
• Extensive public sector experience and understanding of government processes.
• Experience with Commissioner-level or equivalent senior stakeholders.
• Proven success leading complex multi-agency or whole-of-government programs.
• Strong strategic ICT, data or digital program delivery background.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining practical and delivery-focused.
• Experience with business cases, government approvals, procurement and funding processes.
• Sufficient technical understanding to interpret architecture, data and ICT delivery matters.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation capability.
• High standards of integrity, judgement and public sector values.

Aufgaben

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for a complex multi-agency program.
• Establish governance, reporting and decision-making arrangements.
• Engage and influence Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and senior executives.
• Translate the approved business case into a clear program roadmap.
• Lead program mobilisation and initiate priority projects.
• Manage cross-agency dependencies, risks and competing priorities.
• Oversee strategic planning, procurement and future funding submissions.
• Work collaboratively with an established leadership team while building broader delivery capability.
• Provide strategic direction across ICT, data, architecture and business change.

Kenntnisse

Executive leadership

Public sector experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic program delivery

Procurement experience

ICT/data background

Delivery-focused

Government processes

Negotiation

Public sector values

Jobbeschreibung

Aspirante is partnering with a Queensland Government Agency to appoint an experienced Executive Director to lead a significant multi‑agency, multi‑year ICT and business transformation program. Engagement will be as contractor rather than a SES level Public Servant.

This is a senior public sector leadership role requiring someone who understands government, can operate confidently with Commissioner‑level stakeholders and brings a strong background in strategic program delivery.

The first 18 months will focus on establishing the foundations for the future delivery phase, including governance, stakeholder alignment, program mobilisation, procurement, data initiatives and future investment planning.

The Role

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for a complex multi‑agency program.
• Establish governance, reporting and decision‑making arrangements.
• Engage and influence Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and senior executives.
• Translate the approved business case into a clear program roadmap.
• Lead program mobilisation and initiate priority projects.
• Manage cross‑agency dependencies, risks and competing priorities.
• Oversee strategic planning, procurement and future funding submissions.
• Work collaboratively with an established leadership team while building broader delivery capability.
• Provide strategic direction across ICT, data, architecture and business change.

About you

• Current or recent experience operating at Executive Director level or equivalent.
• Extensive public sector experience and a strong understanding of government processes, governance and accountabilities.
• Experience working with Commissioner‑level or equivalent senior stakeholders.
• Proven success leading complex multi‑agency or whole‑of‑government programs.
• A strong strategic ICT, data or digital program delivery background.
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining practical and delivery‑focused.
• Experience with business cases, government approvals, procurement and funding processes.
• Sufficient technical understanding to interpret architecture, data and ICT delivery matters.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation capability.
• High standards of integrity, judgement and public sector values.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. Applications close, 22 July 2026, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Leisa Collins - Manager, Project Services

04•• ••• 312

••••@aspirante.com.au