Director Capability and Development

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a Director, Capability Development to provide strategic leadership and oversee statewide capability development initiatives aligned with the QAS Strategy and Workforce Plan. You will shape the capability of QAS leaders, teams and individuals to achieve the government’s objectives and whole-of-government priorities.

Key attributes include proven capability in leading large-scale capability programs, strong stakeholder engagement, data-informed policy and

Qualifications

• Expertise in delivering strategic capability development initiatives and consultancy
• Proven ability to lead design, development and implementation of capability programs
• Strong communication, consultation and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for statewide capability development initiatives
• Oversee design, development and implementation of capability programs
• Engage with senior executives and external providers to influence outcomes
• Interpret data to inform policy and innovative strategies for capability development

Skills

Strategic capability development

Leadership development

Coaching and facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Change management

Design thinking

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in HR/OD or related

Job description

The Director, Capability Development is responsible for the strategic leadership, development and implementation of all statewide organisational capability development activities, projects and initiatives that align with the QAS Strategy and Workforce Plan and support the overall organisational capability development of QAS. The position will play a primary role in developing the capability of QAS leaders, teams and individuals to realise QAS strategic objectives and whole of government priorities.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of and proven success in delivering a broad range of strategic capability development initiatives, including the provision of advice, consultancy and practise in relation to organisational culture, capability analysis, leadership development and coaching support.
• The proven ability to successfully lead teams in the design, development and implementation of strategic organisational capability development initiatives that achieve desired outcomes and improve organisational performance.
• Proven highly developed communication, consultation and interpersonal skills including the ability to engage, maintain relationships with, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders including senior executives and external providers, and to negotiate agreements, projects and change outcomes.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the proven ability to interpret and evaluate data to inform decision making and the development of innovative policies, strategies and initiatives to achieve organisational capability development outcomes.
• Demonstrated high levels of creativity, innovation, and design thinking, with extensive experience in coaching, group facilitation, program design and delivery, and demonstrated competence in successfully leading teams to achieve outcomes in complex and challenging environments.

Mandatory/Special Conditions/Other Requirements

• The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:
• Whilst not mandatory, possession of relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in human resources, leadership, coaching, organisational development or another relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

Occupational group

Management