Director - Program Operational Continuity (SO3)

Kingston Human Capital; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work arrangements

Weekly pay cycles

Office in Berrinba

No payroll fees/deductions

Support of Kingston Human Capital

Job summary

Kingston Human Capital is supporting the Department of Primary Industries to appoint a Director - Program Operational Continuity (SO3). This senior role leads facilities, fleet, data and digital solutions for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and shapes the estate plan through to 2032.

The role requires strategic leadership, a track record in operational management and a current C-class driving licence, with a Criminal History Check required.

Qualifications

• Leadership in strategic management of facilities, fleet and logistics.
• Experience in strategic planning and daily operational leadership.
• Ability to deliver sustainable, fit-for-purpose operational solutions in complex environments.
• Hold a current unrestricted C class driver’s licence.
• Willingness to complete a Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of facilities, fleet and logistics services.
• Drive a high-performing workforce and respond to challenges and opportunities.
• Lead the design and delivery of the Programme's Strategic Estate Plan to 2032.
• Foster a culture of performance and service excellence aligned with public sector values.
• Build relationships with other business units to align resources across Queensland Government.
• Provide executive-level advice on complex issues and balance priorities.
• Directly manage a team of three and ~30 staff across the program.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities & fleet management

Strategic planning

C-class licence

Criminal history check

Job description

Director - Program Operational Continuity (SO3)

Your New Role

Kingston Human Capital are supporting the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to appoint a Director - Program Operational Continuity (SO3) as part of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Working within NFAEP, you will lead teams that provides facilities, fleet and logistics, data and digital solutions across the Program.

As the Program progresses the eradication band inward, the depot footprint is being continually reviewed to ensure it aligns with operational requirements, workforce locations, lease arrangements and safety considerations.

You will be an experienced leader who can work closely with the Operations executives, to lead a critical review of the Program's depot footprint and establish a detailed estate plan to see the Program through to 2032.

As part of this opportunity, you will be responsible for:

• Provide strategic leadership of the Program's digital data solutions, facilities, fleet and logistics functions.
• Driving a high-performing workforce and enabling effective responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Strategically leading the design and delivery of the Program's Strategic Estate Plan, ensuring a sustainable and fit-for-purpose operational footprint through to June 2032.
• Driving a culture of performance and service excellence, accountability, continuous improvement and alignment with Queensland Public Sector values.
• Developing collaborative relationships with other business units in the Department and the Business Corporate Partnership to align resources that deliver services throughout Queensland Government.
• Providing executive-level advice on complex and emerging issues, exercising sound judgement and influence to balance competing priorities and support organisational decision-making.
• Directly managing a team of three, with approx. 30 staff across the wider Program Operational Continuity team

About You

• Demonstrated leadership in the strategic management of facilities, fleet and logistics services
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, as well as day-to-day operational leadership
• Capable of delivering sustainable, fit-for-purpose operational solutions in complex and rapidly changing environments.
• A current unrestricted 'C' class driver's licence
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal History Check

Previous experience in a similar role within Government would be highly desirable, but not essential. An understanding of biosecurity response activities will be highly regarded.

Benefits for You

• Initial contract to 8 June 2027, with potential extension
• Early-mid November start date
• $120 per Hour + Superannuation (negotiable)
• 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Berrinba office based, with hybrid flexible work arrangements
• Weekly pay cycles
• No payroll fees/deductions
• Support of Kingston Human Capital throughout your engagement

Confidential enquiries can be directed to:

James Flanagan
Manager - Government & Public Sector
*****@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
0499 040 ***

Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment for the Queensland Government and Public Sector.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those in the veteran community and mature age people.