Director of Water Security & Policy Innovation

Department for Environment and Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Environment and Water seeks an accomplished and strategic leader to join as Director, Water Security, Policy and Planning. You will guide policy development, drive reform, and lead critical programs to secure South Australia’s water future.

Partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes and strengthen water security. You will shape policy, oversee planning and respond to major water challenges while fostering high performance and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing teams.
• Experience developing and implementing high-significance policies and programs.
• Ability to build relationships across government, industry, research and communities.
• Knowledge of government machinery and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record driving high performance cultures.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in complex environments.
• Experience in strategic and business planning for long-term outcomes.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify issues and craft solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead South Australia’s water security policy and planning initiatives.
• Shape policy, drive reform, and deliver programs that strengthen water security.
• Lead innovation and coordinate cross-government and stakeholder efforts.
• Represent SA on national and international forums to advance water priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Critical thinking

Job description

Department for Environment and Water seeks an accomplished and strategic leader to join as Director, Water Security, Policy and Planning. You will guide policy development, drive reform, and lead critical programs to secure South Australia’s water future.

Partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes and strengthen water security. You will shape policy, oversee planning and respond to major water challenges while fostering high performance and collaboration across