Area Manager

Queensland Government; Queensland; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation

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Professional development opportunities

Focus on employee health and wellbeing

Inclusive workplace

Résumé du poste

Maritime Safety Queensland in Cairns region seeks an Area Manager to lead marine safety and waterway operations across diverse waterways, with nine direct reports and broad duties to allocate resources and set priorities. You will apply maritime legislation expertise, engage stakeholders, manage risk, and oversee emergencies, vessel operations, and WHS compliance, ensuring safe on-water activities.

This role offers superannuation, professional development, and an inclusive workplace, with

Qualifications

• MSIC check (criminal history check) required.
• C class driver’s licence and willingness to obtain further licences.
• Be available for on-call duties for 15 weeks per financial year.

Responsabilités

• Strategically lead and manage marine safety and waterway operations.
• Allocate resources, set objectives and priorities for regional/state programs.
• Liaise with government bodies, councils, and industry; manage stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee emergencies, pollution incidents, vessel operations and WHS compliance.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Governance and risk management

Maritime legislation expertise

Decision making

Talent development

Description du poste

The Area Manager, Cairns Region is responsible for strategically leading and managing Maritime Safety Queensland's marine safety and waterway operations across diverse and complex waterways. The position works under the broad direction of senior management and applies significant independent judgement to set objectives, allocate resources and determine priorities for the regional and statewide program of work. The role leads Waterways Operations teams, including nine direct reports, and provides specialist advice on the interpretation, review and implementation of maritime compliance legislation and policy. It manages regional expenditure and financial programs, evaluates program outcomes, supports timely procurement and maintains operational readiness. The Area Manager liaises with government bodies, regional councils, community organisations, action groups and industry, represents MSQ at meetings and forums and proactively manages stakeholder expectations. The role prepares accurate and timely responses to ministerial and general correspondence, enquiries and complaints. It also coordinates with adjacent regions to support vessel sharing, joint operations and aligned service delivery. Operational responsibilities include preparing for and responding to maritime emergencies, pollution incidents and derelict vessels and overseeing vessel operations and work health and safety obligations so on-water activities are conducted safely and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate strategic leadership, sound and ethical decision-making, the ability to develop and mobilise talent, expert application of maritime legislation, strong governance and risk management, accountability for quality outcomes and enduring internal and external relationships.

TMR offers superannuation and leave loading benefits, professional development opportunities, a focus on employee health and wellbeing, and an inclusive workplace.

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any support or adjustments that will better enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:

• Pass a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) check, including a criminal history check.
• Hold a C class driver's licence and be willing to obtain further licence classes if required.
• Be available for on-call duties for 15 weeks per financial year.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/705000/26Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

For questions about the role, contact Kris Chant on 0477 324 786.

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