Director General Dwatsipm

Acknowledgment of Country
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this land, their ancestors and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors – the First Australians – give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland. We recognise it is our collective efforts and responsibility as individuals, communities and governments to ensure equality, recognition and advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders across all aspects of society and everyday life. We are committed to working with, representing, advocating for, and promoting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders with unwavering determination, passion and persistence. As we reflect on the past and give hope for the future, we walk together on our shared journey of reconciliation where all Queenslanders are equal and the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities across Queensland are fully recognised, respected and valued by all Queenslanders.
Director-General
Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism
As Director-General of Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism you will play a significant role in influencing the execution and successful delivery of the Queensland Government’s commitments that reflect the government’s vision for Queensland.
The commitments are long-term and can only be achieved by everyone involved working together.

The commitments are:
- to restore safety where you live
- to reinstate health services when you need them
- to return respect for your money
- to reimagine a place to call home
- to redesign a government that works for you.


About the Department
The Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism is responsible for fostering an environment that allows Queensland women to be economically secure. Working closely with other agencies, peak bodies, local leaders, and the community to lift the living standards of Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities. Facilitating an environment where multicultural communities want to call Queensland home by harnessing their skill and expertise and celebrating the cultural diversity of our State.
The department will deliver the following services in 2024-2025 service areas:
- Strategic Policy, Legislation and Reform - leading the strategic policy, legislation and reform for the agency, including:
- Office for Women - improving the lives, rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Queensland
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships - improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a Queensland wide Regional Service Delivery Network
- Multicultural Affairs Queensland - improving outcomes for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and helping to build safe, caring and connected communities.
The Ministerial Charter Letter provided in the Candidate pack outlines the identified priorities to be delivered by the department.
About the Role
As Director-General, you will play a key role in advancing gender equality by focusing on policy and leadership that enhances the lives of women and girls, foster the economic and social integration of culturally diverse Queenslanders and deliver programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including through delivering a range of Closing the Gap initiatives. As Director-General, leading the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism you will:
- provide strategic leadership that demonstrates a clear and compelling vision of communication, governance and values-based management to the department and its employees
- preserve and build productive working relationships with stakeholders, identifying tactful and diplomatic management practices to support their differing and competing requirements and priorities
- mobilise effective and efficient governance, administration and operation of the department, fostering an environment of accountability for the performance of its functions and associated outcomes
- coordinate the appropriate services required to ensure the Minister is positioned to deliver the priorities set out in the Ministerial Charter Letter for the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism
- pursue with transparency, the administration of the departments legislation as set out below to promote their purpose, encouraging innovation through understanding of the principal responsibilities required to deliver the Queensland Government's objectives
- model to the highest level, the standards of ethical behaviour operating with transparency in decision making, establishing consistency for the application of these practices
- lead through awareness, demonstrating clear rationale to exemplary problem solving and decision-making practices, encouraging the sectors ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.


Leadership Qualities
As a chief executive of the Queensland Government, you are expected to provide exemplary leadership qualities that align to the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
These key behaviours have been identified as critical for you to succeed in the role:
- leads strategically
- stimulates ideas and innovation
- leads change in complex environments
- makes insightful decisions
- develops and mobilises talent
- builds enduring relationships
- inspires others
- drives accountability and outcomes
- fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
- pursues continuous growth
- demonstrates sound governance.
Links to Addition Information
For additional information about the opportunity and key metrics related to the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturalism, please click the links below.
Application
Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism are committed to inclusive and diverse practices, including recruitment and selection which ensures people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal opportunity to apply and participate.
Candidates who represent diverse backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application. Please see our Equity and Diversity Plan for more information.
How to Apply
For confidential enquiries please contact, Gerard Kerr, General Manager, Executive Search and Selection, Kingston Human Capital on 0432 544 444 or via email gerard@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
To be considered for this pivotal role, please provide the following information for assessment of your suitability:
- Your current resume
- A maximum two-page cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.
Applications closed midnight, Sunday 19th of January 2025

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