Senior Leader, Governance & Operations – Cairns

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 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