SUCCESS PROFILE | FEBRUARY 2022 - ONTALENT
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Success Profile | February 2022
EXECUTIVE SEARCH | RECRUITMENT | CAREER MANAGEMENT
Thank you for your interest in the Deputy Director-General, People and Corporate Services selection process.
OnTalent is thrilled to be leading the process of this appointment on behalf of the Department of Education,
QLD State Government. This briefing pack provides you with information regarding the organisation, the role,
the process, timeframes and requirements.
Application process:
Once you have reviewed this material, and if you haven’t already, please visit
http://www.ontalent.com.au/ddgdoe for instructions on how to apply.
I look forward to working with you through this process and invite you to contact Courtney Chambers or
myself directly at anytime on 07 3305 5800.
Sincerely
Natasha Olsson-Seeto
Chief Executive
OnTalent
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14 February – 13 March • Position released to the market
2022
• Enquiries responded to and information packs distributed
• Applications close Friday 18 March 2022
14 – 25 March 2022 • Commencement of longlisting
• OnTalent interviews with selected longlisted candidates
TBC • Panel Interviews
• Reference checks
TBC • Second round meeting / interview for preferred candidates
• Offer negotiations and confirmation of appointment of successful candidate
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The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills
they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers
world class education services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development. We
are also committed to ensuring our education systems are aligned to the state’s employment, skills and
economic priorities. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed
to teaching and learning environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.
For more information about the department, please visit our website at www.qed.qld.gov.au
We provide services through the following service delivery areas:
• State Schools Division delivers high quality education to more than 70 percent of all Queensland school
students at prep, primary and secondary levels.
• Policy, Performance and Planning Division takes a strategic approach to driving the business of the
portfolio, across, schooling, early childhood, education and care and Indigenous education policy. The
division engages in policy development and intergovernmental relations, legislation, governance and
planning, and monitors and reviews the department’s performance framework. Since November 2020,
the division hosts the Office of Racing, which provides policy advice and administers programs to build a
sustainable Queensland racing industry.
• The Early Childhood and Education Improvement Division is responsible for the strategic management
and implementation of early learning and development reforms, coordination of early childhood
education and care programs, approval and regulation of services, supporting assessment and ratings
and the quality improvement for all early childhood development and education improvement in
Queensland. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and supporting school performance and
improvement through the leadership and management of a school review program.
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• The Finance and Assurance Services Division
ensures a dedicated focus on the department’s
delivery on our substantial financial investments
and commitments. The division incorporates the
department’s finance and procurement functions
and works closely with Internal Audit.
• Infrastructure Services Division is responsible for
sustainable investment in Education. It has three
service streams, being asset provision, asset
management and administration, and asset advice
and advocacy.
• The People and Corporate Services Division
consists of Human Resources, Strategic
Communication and Engagement, Legal Services
and Information and Technologies.
• The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) contributes
to the Government’s strategic objectives in the
areas of workplace health and safety, electrical
safety, workers’ compensation, industrial relations
and labour hire regulation and seeks to improve
performance in these areas through regulatory
and policy frameworks and the provision of
evidenced-based services and advice.
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Grace Grace was first elected to State Parliament in October 2007 and remained the Member
for Brisbane Central until March 2012. She was re-elected as the Member for Brisbane Central
in January 2015, in November 2017 after the seat was re-named McConnel, and again in
October 2020.
Grace was appointed Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Minister for Racing and
Minister for Multicultural Affairs in December 2015 and successfully implemented a series of
important legislative reforms including the Racing Integrity Act, the Multicultural Recognition
Act and the Industrial Relations Act 2016.
Following the 2017 state election, Grace was appointed Minister for Education and Minister for
Industrial Relations – both areas she is passionate about. Grace understands the importance of
education and her tireless advocacy in this area saw the new Fortitude Valley State Secondary
College open in January 2020.
Grace was recently appointed Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and
Minister for Racing following the 2020 state election.
Throughout her career, Grace has had extensive board experience with organisations
including Sunsuper, Energex and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
She has worked with local community organisations in her electorate including P&Cs, the New
Farm Neighbourhood Centre, Teneriffe Progress Association, Queensland Aids Council
(QuAC), Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce and many others.
Grace has lived her whole life in her electorate where she and her husband Michael raised
their daughter, Alex.
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Michael is the Director-General of the Department of Education. Michael is an accomplished
senior executive with over 20 years of public sector leadership with extensive experience in
education as a teacher, school principal, Regional Director and Deputy Secretary.
Throughout his career, Michael has delivered outcomes for Victoria, the Australian Capital
Territory and New Zealand across a variety of portfolios, including education, community
services and health. He is a former Deputy Secretary with Victoria’s Department of Health and
Human Services and has held Director-General positions with the Australian Capital Territory
Government’s Community Services and Health Directorates.
Michael holds a Masters in Educational Administration (First Class Hons), an Executive Masters
in Public Administration through the Australia New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG),
a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma of Teaching
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A great future for every Queenslander We are giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Acknowledgement of Country We all have a role in creating workplaces, schools and communities that value, support and uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Department of Education acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands from across Queensland. We pay our respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state. For more information, se our Commitment Statement Human rights commitment We will create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Commercial-in-Confidence 8
• A great start for all children Setting critical foundations for learning and wellbeing for every child through quality early childhood education and services. • Every student succeeding Empowering confident and creative lifelong learners through a student-centred approach to learning and wellbeing. • Building Queensland communities Investing in services and infrastructure to respond to the needs of Queensland communities. • Safe and capable people delivering our vision Developing the safety, wellbeing and capability of our people to deliver contemporary services for Queenslanders. • Fair and safe workplaces and communities Promoting fair pay and safe working conditions that provide stability and confidence for a strong economy. • A sustainable racing industry in Queensland Supporting the viability and sustainability of the racing industry for the prosperity of Queensland communities, industry and regions. Commercial-in-Confidence 9
Title Deputy Director-General
Reports To Director General
Direct Reports Five
Office Responsibilities • Office of the Deputy Director-General
• Human Resources
• Information and Technologies
• Strategic Communication and Engagement
• Legal Services and Safety and Integrity
Work Unit | People and Corporate Services Division | SES4H Public Service Act 2008
Classification
Location Brisbane
Remuneration SES4H
Purpose As the Deputy Director-General you will:
• Lead a coordinated and strategic approach to the portfolio’s human resource, information and technologies,
communication and engagement, and legal counsel functions in line with Departmental requirements, Government
priorities and community expectations.
• Influence and enable the development and promotion of people management, capability, communication and corporate
services to improve productivity and achieve outcomes.
Commercial-in-Confidence 10The position requires strong professional leadership and management capabilities. The role requires an ability to
lead and manage the provision of people and corporate services to a large and complex organisation to deliver
government priorities along with excellence in client service delivery. The Deputy Director-General is to provide
high level leadership particularly by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
As an executive your performance will be assessed according to four key accountability perspectives: financial,
stakeholder and outcome, internal business, and learning and growth
FINANCIAL
• Lead and direct the efficient and effective use of human, financial and physical resources of the People and
Corporate Services Division in accordance with statutory responsibilities, government priorities and
departmental policies and procedures.
STAKEHOLDER AND OUTCOME
• Assess key strategic issues, contribute to strategic decision making and work collaboratively to support the
Department’s strategic direction ensuring alignment with the Government’s objectives.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to build collaborative partnerships and influence planning and
outcomes.
• Seek opportunities to innovate and influence to enable the achievement of reforms in line with changing
business requirements and community expectations.
Commercial-in-Confidence 11INTERNAL BUSINESS
• Champion and drive transformative change to inform the department’s vision and strategic objectives and
translate strategic directions into actions that support ongoing business operations.
• Lead, direct and influence the overall industrial relations environment within the department including the
formulation of workforce reform strategies, consultation and negotiation on core issues, including leading
enterprise bargaining processes and dispute resolution strategies.
• Provide high-level advice to the Director-General, the Minister/Minister’s Office and senior leadership within
the portfolio on matters relating to:
• Information and Technologies products and services
• Strategic communication, media issues and events management;
• People management and capability development; and
• The delivery of high-quality legal services
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the department and the achievement of its vision as a member of the
Executive Management Board.
LEARNING AND GROWTH
• Develop, lead and manage a highly engaged, capable workforce in contributing effectively to the
Department’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Foster an organisational environment that values performance, teamwork, diversity, continuous improvement,
innovation, and best practice outcomes while modelling the values of the department to the highest degree.
Commercial-in-Confidence 12PERFORMANCE THROUGH RESULTS
• Develops and mobilises talent – strengthens and mobilises the unique talents and capabilities of the workforce
• Builds enduring relationships – builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of
customer-focused outcomes.
• Inspires others – inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose.
• Drives accountability and outcomes – demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results
through professionalism persistence and transparency.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
• The position requires a person who will take personal responsibility for serving the government of the day and
meeting the needs of the people and communities of Queensland. As an executive you will work towards a
system of world class service delivery and public sector management.
• You will have a record of success as a leader in a large and complex organisation with outstanding leadership
ability.
• You will have extensive experience across the public, private and/or not for profit sector and you will have a
strong background in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, and client service. You will have a
proven track record as an agent of change in challenging environments, building positive and proactive
cultures, and in fostering a confident and capable workforce.
Commercial-in-Confidence 13As a leader in Queensland Government, you will display outstanding judgement, high level integrity, strong agility to
adapt to a constantly changing environment, a strong achievement orientation, and excellent communication and
negotiation skills.
The information in this section outlines the basis of assessment of your suitability for this role and aligns to the
Leadership Competencies for Queensland
PERFORMANCE THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces – fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing
is promoted and prioritised.
• Pursues continuous growth – pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning and development of self-
awareness.
• Demonstrates sound governance – maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk
management.
PERFORMANCE THROUGH VISION
• Leads strategically – thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system.
• Stimulates ideas and innovation – gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future
practice.
• Leads change in complex environments – embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an
environment of complexity and ambiguity.
• Makes insightful decisions – makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the
broader context.
Commercial-in-Confidence 14• Appointment to this position is subject to entering a written contract of employment under the Public Service
Act 2008.
• The successful appointee will be required to give a statement of her/his pecuniary and non-pecuniary
interests within one (1) month of taking up the appointment.
• The successful applicant will be required to travel interstate and overseas as necessary.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must not be an undisclosed bankrupt, nor have ever been found
guilty of official misconduct under the Crime and Misconduct Act 2001.
• As part of the selection process applicants may be expected to undertake skills assessments activities
including on-line psychometric testing.
• An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The Total Remuneration
Value listed against the position includes:
• Executive Vehicle Allowance (EVA)
• Employer superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• In addition to salary and optional benefits the appointee will be entitled to Queensland Public Service leave
entitlements including four (4) weeks annual leave, cumulative sick leave and long service leave.
• Upon appointment, the appointee may also be eligible to receive removal allowances and rental assistance.
• A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant.
• A serious discipline history check may be initiated on the successful applicant.
Commercial-in-Confidence 15• A non-smoking policy applies in Queensland government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
• If the successful appointee has been engaged as a lobbyist, a statement of their employment is required.
• Staff are required to actively participate in consultation and communication with supervisors and management
regarding health, safety and wellbeing issues and comply with all provisions of the relevant workplace health
and safety legislation and related health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities and procedures developed by
the department.
• You will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect
professionalism and embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.
• Departmental employees are required to acknowledge they understand their obligations under the
Queensland Government Code of Conduct and the department’s Standard of Practice and agree to align their
professional conduct to these obligations.
• All roles in the department are responsible for creating, collecting, maintaining, using, disclosing, duplicating
and disposing of information, as well as managing and using communication devices (for example email,
internet and telephone) and public resources (for example computers and network resources). Staff must
undertake these tasks in accordance with the department’s information management policies and procedures
(for example recordkeeping, privacy, security and email usage).
• You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an
employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities.
• Additional information is available online at: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
Commercial-in-Confidence 16• Organisational Structure
• Annual Report 2020-2021
• Annual Report 2019-2020
• Annual Report 2019-2018
Commercial-in-Confidence 17Natasha Olsson- Seeto Chief Executive 07 3305 5819 0403 262 333 Courtney Chambers Head of Search & Engagement 07 3305 5818
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