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Public Trust Office

Executive Director, Strategy and Governance

Queensland, Australia

Location
Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Contract
Level
Director
Function
Operations
Pay
A$256.3K – A$277K a year
Posted
4 days ago

About the role

Your division spans Governance and Risk, Strategic Initiatives, Strategic Engagement and Community Education, and Strategic Planning and Performance.

This Brisbane-based SES contract opportunity offers executive influence and a broad remit in an organisation dedicated to supporting Queenslanders.

Why join QPT?

  • Turn ambition into delivery: Connect strategic planning, transformation and strategic initiatives to deliver practical improvements for customers, stakeholders and QPT.
  • Influence decisions that matter: Work directly with the Public Trustee and CEO, bringing clear advice and sound judgement to complex organisational priorities.
  • Make governance an enabler: Strengthen risk management, performance and accountability, support Board and Committee governance, and drive business improvement.
  • Build community confidence: Lead strategic engagement, communications, marketing and community education to strengthen QPT's reputation and access to trusted services and information.

About you

You connect big-picture thinking with practical delivery. You bring sound judgement, political acumen and a record of achieving results in complex, highly regulated environments.

You'll succeed in this role if you bring:

  • Executive experience leading strategy, governance, risk or organisational performance functions, with strong knowledge of public sector accountability.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to anticipate emerging risks, identify opportunities and set clear priorities.
  • The ability to build trusted partnerships across government, industry and community, negotiate effectively and influence decisions.
  • A record of delivering transformation, continuous improvement and strategic initiatives that improve customer outcomes and organisational effectiveness.
  • Confidence managing sensitive, high-profile issues, balancing competing interests and providing clear, authoritative advice.
  • A commitment to developing high-performing teams and a culture of innovation, accountability and inclusion.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

  • A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
  • Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
  • Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to trust and estate administration and advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Source

Posted by Public Trust Office on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 02:31 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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