Manager Constitutional Services

Department of the Premier and Cabinet QLD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Premier and Cabinet QLD in Brisbane seeks a capable leader to guide the Constitutional Services team, delivering governance and executive government functions. You will provide strategic, authoritative advice and build strong partnerships across agencies to support informed decisions.

Experience leading teams and interpreting legislation will be highly valued. Applicants with transferable policy development or executive support backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and delivering outcomes through others.
• Strong policy, governance, legal, corporate or public administration experience.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and complex administrative frameworks.
• Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgement, resilience and an ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team that delivers critical constitutional, governance and executive government functions.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice on constitutional, legislative and executive government matters to senior leaders across government.
• Build strong partnerships with agencies and stakeholders to support effective decision-making and the operation of the Executive Council.
• Oversee arrangements for key constitutional responsibilities of the Premier.
• Drive high standards of governance, integrity and legislative compliance.
• Manage sensitive records and information with the highest levels of professionalism and discretion.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Policy governance

Analytical thinking

Legislation interpretation

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public administration background

Job description

Department of the Premier and Cabinet QLD - Brisbane QLD

At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the Government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.

A role with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet offers incredible opportunity - for those ready to make it happen. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector.

The Constitutional Services team provides whole of government leadership and advice on constitutional matters and oversees the operation of the Executive Council.

How you'll contribute

In this influential role, you will:

• Lead a high-performing team that delivers critical constitutional, governance and executive government functions.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice on constitutional, legislative and executive government matters to senior leaders across government.
• Build strong partnerships with agencies and stakeholders to support effective decision-making and the operation of the Executive Council.
• Oversee arrangements for key constitutional responsibilities of the Premier.
• Drive high standards of governance, integrity and legislative compliance.
• Manage sensitive records and information with the highest levels of professionalism and discretion.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

What you'll bring to the role

We are looking for a capable and adaptable leader who can operate confidently in a complex and politically aware environment. You will bring:

• Experience leading teams and delivering outcomes through others.
• Strong policy, governance, legal, corporate or public administration experience.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and complex administrative frameworks.
• Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgement, resilience and an ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience in constitutional or executive government processes will be highly regarded. However, we also encourage applications from candidates with transferable experience in policy development, governance, legislative administration, legal practice, Cabinet, ministerial or executive support functions, or other senior public sector leadership roles.

Why Join Us

At DPC, you'll be part of a team that leads and connects the public sector, delivering outstanding advice and services that impact Queensland's future. It's in your hands.