Director

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory agency in Brisbane is seeking a Director in the Cargo Operations Pathway. This leadership role involves overseeing regulatory services and strategic direction within a national business. Candidates should have experience in regulatory environments, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. The role requires a valid Australian drivers licence, and experience with team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading nationally dispersed operational teams.
• Proven experience in a regulatory environment with government bodies.
• Strong knowledge and interpretation of legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver government regulatory services.
• Develop and support a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Represent the department to various stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in a regulatory environment

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory decision-making frameworks knowledge

Data interpretation

Job description

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Brisbane QLD

As a Director in the Cargo Operations Pathway, you will be responsible for leading teams in delivering government regulatory services within a geographical footprint and providing senior leadership and strategic direction within a national business setting. The role will contribute to planning, shaping and implementation of innovative and contemporary business reforms to underpin responsive regulatory activities to clients across a range of import industry sectors. The duties of the roles will include, but are not limited to:

• exercising responsive, progressive and contemporary leadership in an evolving risk‑based regulatory environment
• working collaboratively across a national network, and with policy and risk owners, to deliver regulatory activities to industry sectors
• leading, developing and supporting a geographically dispersed workforce, some of whom may operate on a shift roster basis
• modelling appropriate behaviours and embedding accountability in the management of workforce capacity, integrity, finances and other resources
• effectively representing the department in interactions with government agencies, industry groups and clients, and maintaining effective communication with these stakeholders
• contributing to strategic planning priorities and implementing associated governance to monitor performance

Please note that this recruitment process will initially be used to fill one ongoing vacancy as Director ‑ Cargo Assessments and that this vacancy is only available in Sydney. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature where the duties are of a similar nature. These future vacancies may be able to be performed from any of the locations listed above.

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What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

• Experience leading nationally dispersed operational teams and building and maintaining productive working relationships across teams.
• Proven experience in a regulatory environment, collaborating with government bodies and engaging with external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory decision‑making frameworks and the application of legislation.
• A strong understanding of working within the APS and relevant legislative frameworks.
• The ability to understand and interpret reports/data.

Eligibility and other requirements

• hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence
• meet the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office‑based work
• note that they may be required to perform occasional out‑of‑hours and weekend work
• wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy
• wear appropriate protective personal equipment clothing and comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures
• satisfactorily complete the department’s Biosecurity Foundation Program and meet minimum requirements to be appointed a Biosecurity Officer under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

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