Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority is seeking an Executive Director for Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support. You will lead strategic direction across a broad corporate portfolio and strengthen governance, financial and HR oversight to support Queensland's education system.

Reporting to the CEO, you will influence organisational performance and delivery of corporate services, working with a senior leadership team to navigate complex public sector challenges and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex organisations in the public sector.
• Ability to shape long-term strategy and governance
• Strong financial and HR oversight and compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across the Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support Division.
• Oversee governance, financial, human resources, publishing, legal services, communications and administration.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to deliver priorities for Queensland's education system.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Strategic planning

Executive management

Public sector experience

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support

Lead a key division within the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority, shaping strategy, strengthening governance and driving organisational excellence. As a government statutory body, the QCAA plays a central role in Queensland's education system, developing kindergarten guidelines and senior secondary syllabuses and supporting learning from kindergarten to Year 12. The QCAA delivers curriculum, assessment and reporting services that promote equity, excellence and lifelong learning.

The QCAA is seeking an executive leader to lead its Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support Division, providing strategic direction across a broad portfolio of corporate functions. This is an opportunity to influence organisational performance and strengthen the governance, financial, human resources, systems and services that underpin the QCAA's work and support Queensland's education community.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support leads the QCAA's strategic planning, governance and corporate services functions. You will provide oversight across a broad range of functions, including financial and human resource management, publishing, legal services, communications and administration.

As Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support, you will have the opportunity to:

Shape the strategic direction and capability of an important Queensland statutory authority.

Influence organisation-wide performance, governance and corporate service delivery.

Lead a diverse portfolio of functions fundamental to the QCAA's effectiveness and sustainability.

Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to navigate complex challenges and deliver strategic priorities.

Contribute to quality education outcomes for Queensland students and communities.

This is an opportunity to bring your executive leadership experience, strategic perspective and commitment to public service to an organisation with an important role in Queensland's education system.

Further details on the responsibilities are available in the role description found on the SmartJobs advertisement linked here