Kingston Human Capital are supporting the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to appoint a Director – Program Operational Continuity (SO3) as part of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.
Working within NFAEP, you will lead teams that provides facilities, fleet and logistics, data and digital solutions across the Program.
As the Program progresses the eradication band inward, the depot footprint is being continually reviewed to ensure it aligns with operational requirements, workforce locations, lease arrangements and safety considerations.
You will be an experienced leader who can work closely with the Operations executives, to lead a critical review of the Program’s depot footprint and establish a detailed estate plan to see the Program through to 2032.
As part of this opportunity, you will be responsible for:
- Provide strategic leadership of the Program’s digital data solutions, facilities, fleet and logistics functions.
- Driving a high-performing workforce and enabling effective responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
- Strategically leading the design and delivery of the Program’s Strategic Estate Plan, ensuring a sustainable and fit-for-purpose operational footprint through to June 2032.
- Driving a culture of performance and service excellence, accountability, continuous improvement and alignment with Queensland Public Sector values.
- Developing collaborative relationships with other business units in the Department and the Business Corporate Partnership to align resources that deliver services throughout Queensland Government.
- Providing executive-level advice on complex and emerging issues, exercising sound judgement and influence to balance competing priorities and support organisational decision-making.
- Directly managing a team of three, with approx. 30 staff across the wider Program Operational Continuity team
- Demonstrated leadership in the strategic management of facilities, fleet and logistics services
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, as well as day-to-day operational leadership
- Capable of delivering sustainable, fit-for-purpose operational solutions in complex and rapidly changing environments.
- A current unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence
- Ability to successfully complete a Criminal History Check
Benefits for You
- Initial contract to 8 June 2027, with potential extension
- Early-mid November start date
- $120 per Hour + Superannuation (negotiable)
- 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Berrinba office based, with hybrid flexible work arrangements
- Weekly pay cycles
- No payroll fees/deductions
- Support of Kingston Human Capital throughout your engagement
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Confidential enquiries can be directed to:
James Flanagan
Manager – Government & Public Sector
james@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
0499 040 756
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