Manager

Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships QLD; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships QLD in Cairns seeks a Manager (AO8) to lead governance, operations and strategic initiatives, providing high-level advice to the Commissioner and Director. You will lead a small team, drive organisational performance, build stakeholder relationships and deliver statutory outcomes in support of Torres Strait Islander communities.

This senior leadership role offers flexible work arrangements based in Cairns and a chance to shape

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and operational management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
• Strategic leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, business operations and strategic initiatives for the Office.
• Provide high-level advice to the Commissioner and Director.
• Oversee corporate functions and drive organisational performance.
• Lead a small high-performing team to deliver statutory and operational outcomes.

Job description

Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships QLD – Cairns QLD

Join the Office of the Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa in a pivotal leadership role where you'll drive governance, strategy, and business operations. Leading a small high-performing team, you'll provide expert advice, support executive decision-making, and deliver organisational outcomes that make a meaningful impact for Torres Strait Islander communities.

Manager (AO8) | Cairns

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic leader to join the Office of the Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa. In this pivotal role, you will lead governance, business operations and strategic initiatives, providing high-level advice and support to the Commissioner and Director.

You will oversee a range of corporate functions, drive organisational performance and lead a small high-performing team to deliver key statutory and operational outcomes. Working in a unique and culturally significant environment, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, champion continuous improvement, and contribute to initiatives that support Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.

This role is ideal for a collaborative and agile leader with strong governance, operational management and stakeholder engagement experience who is passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

• Senior leadership opportunity with strategic influence.
• Diverse and rewarding portfolio across governance, operations, and corporate services.
• Opportunity to contribute to outcomes for Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Based in Cairns with flexible work arrangements available.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.