EL2 - Director, Norfolk Island Service Delivery

EL2 - Director, Norfolk Island Service Delivery

Title :

EL2 - Director, Norfolk Island Service Delivery

Classification(s) : Executive Level 2

Employment Type : Ongoing, Full Time

Salary :

144,716 - $173,095 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Business Division : Territories

Branch / Section :

Norfolk Island & Mainland Terr, Norfolk Island Service Arrange

Location : Brisbane

Security Clearance : Baseline Vetting

Job Reference No : 46862

Contact Officer :

Rebecca Rush on 0414 466 186 or [email protected]

Closing Date :

11.59pm AEST, Sunday 20 July 2025

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

This is an exciting and unique opportunity in the Commonwealth context to work towards the continued success of the Norfolk Island community. We are looking candidates with demonstrated people-focussed leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be resilient and future focused. This position plays a critical role in leading the section that has the responsibility for delivering key government services on Norfolk Island, including schooling, health facilities, policing and a number of service delivery agreements on Norfolk Island. In addition to supporting on the ground service delivery, there is a strong policy and governance focus in the role, supporting stakeholder engagement – in particular with Queensland Government agencies - community consultation and providing recommendations to Ministers. The work is diverse, fast paced and involves engagement across the department and government.

This is a challenging role and the successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to :

• Negotiate and lead the provision of high-quality contracted services;
• Develop robust, evidence-based policy and implementation strategies; and
• Collaborate in a high-pressure environment and build and maintain productive partnerships and negotiate respectfully and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

Working under the broad direction of the relevant Assistant Secretary, and across the Director cohort, you will be responsible for :

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong experience in working in a diverse environment, and also demonstrate the following :

The Director will be ideally based in Brisbane due to the close working relationship required with the Queensland Government. Travel may be required occasionally to Canberra and Norfolk Island.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include :

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What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include :

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.

Eligibility Requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including :

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open : 27 June 2025

Applications close : 20 July 2025

Application shortlisting : 28 July 2025

Further assessments : 1 August 2025

Selection report finalised : 12 August 2025

Offers and announcements : 19 August 2025

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.