Director of Corporate Services
Office of the Governor
Government House, Queensland

This is a rare and prestigious opportunity to join the Office of the Governor as Director, Corporate Services, providing strategic and operational leadership to enable the Governor to fulfil their constitutional, ceremonial, and civic duties across Queensland and internationally.
Based at the Government House Estate in Paddington, this role is pivotal to the ongoing success and modernisation of the Office. Reporting to the Deputy Official Secretary, the Director leads a team of professionals across governance, people and culture, finance, systems, and administration—ensuring the Office operates with excellence, compliance, and integrity.

About the Role The Director, Corporate Services will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Office’s corporate and administrative functions, supporting the delivery of high-quality services that underpin the organisation’s effectiveness. This includes guiding the implementation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, corporate planning cycles, and policy and compliance practices. The role is central to aligning business functions with the Office’s strategic direction and operational priorities, while ensuring accountability, ethical practice, and efficient resource management.
Working in close collaboration with the Deputy Official Secretary and other senior stakeholders, the Director plays a key role in shaping a values-based workplace culture, leading strategic initiatives, overseeing financial and human resource systems, and enhancing information and records management practices. This position also contributes to internal committee oversight and the coordination of governance reporting and risk management, supporting organisational excellence across all business areas.

About You You will be an accomplished and strategic leader with a depth of experience in corporate governance, organisational performance, and public sector administration. Your professional background will reflect a strong capability in delivering results in complex environments, alongside a commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability. You will have demonstrated the ability to drive organisational change, develop high-performing teams, and cultivate a constructive workplace culture that is aligned to strategic goals.
With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will engage confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, providing sound, practical advice on matters including policy, governance, people and culture, and strategic planning. Your experience will include navigating legislative frameworks, managing budgets and systems, and influencing through collaboration and trust. You will hold a relevant qualification in business management or a related discipline, or possess equivalent experience gained in a similar senior corporate services leadership role.

Why join us? The Office of the Governor is an independent, values-led organisation committed to excellence, integrity, and service. Located within the distinguished surrounds of Government House, the role offers a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully at the heart of Queensland’s constitutional democracy. You will join a small, collaborative, and supportive team committed to ethical leadership, continuous improvement, and public trust. The work environment is underpinned by values of respect, integrity, leadership and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on professional standards and strategic impact.
Staff benefit from on-site parking and a workplace culture that supports flexibility and work-life balance. While occasional after-hours work may be required, it is typically voluntary and infrequent, making this an ideal opportunity for a senior professional seeking to make a lasting contribution in a governance and leadership capacity within a unique organisational setting.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your interest in and suitability for the position, along with a resume (three to four pages recommended).

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Should you require any further information, please contact Andrew Hecker from Eden Ritchie Recruitment on (07) 3230 0018 or email [email protected] prior to the closing date of 01 September, 2025.