Director - Business Solutions & Advice

The Department of Education is seeking a Director, Business Solutions and Advice to lead a high-performing advisory function within the Finance, Procurement and Facilities Branch.
This role sits at the centre of complex, high-impact work, partnering with senior leaders across the Department to improve performance, solve critical challenges and support informed decision making.
You will lead a team delivering financial, analytical and business advisory services across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

About the Department of Education:  

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

Key Highlights:

• Lead high-impact work across one of Queensland's largest and most complex departments.
• Partner directly with senior leaders to shape decisions and drive improvement.
• Deliver outcomes that move beyond analysis into implementation and impact.

About You:

You bring a background in consulting, advisory, audit or business improvement and are comfortable operating in complex environments.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability at a senior level.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and translate insight into action.
• A track record of delivering outcomes, not just recommendations.
• Sound judgement and decision-making capability.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience within government or large organisations is highly regarded.

Why Join:

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, system-level challenges within a purpose-driven environment. You will gain broad exposure across financial performance, operational improvement and strategic initiatives while contributing to outcomes that have a tangible and lasting impact.

How to Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) ;
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.  

To be considered, please click apply and you will be redirected to OnTalent recruitment agency.  For a confidential discussion, contact: Ashleigh McMillan | 07 3305 5800.  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.  

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.  

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.