Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority in Brisbane seeks an Executive Director to lead Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support. You will shape strategy and governance while driving organisational excellence across a broad portfolio of corporate functions.

Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee strategic planning, governance and corporate services, including finance, HR, publishing, legal, communications and administration to support Queensland's education system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support Division with strategic direction across corporate functions.
• Provide oversight of functions including financial and human resource management, publishing, legal services, communications and administration.

Job description

Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority – Brisbane QLD

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

How to apply

Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with reference number QCAA50/2026 to submit your application.

Your application should include:
• a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the “What we are looking for” section in the role description.

• your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.

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