Director Program Operational Continuity

Eden Ritchie Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is supporting a Queensland Government client in Logan City to lead facilities, fleet and logistics, and data and digital solutions for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. The role is a 6-month assignment with flexible work arrangements in Logan City.

You will be an experienced leader, partnering with Operations executives to review the depot footprint and establish a detailed estate plan through 2032, balancing safety and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in strategic management of facilities, fleet and logistics services.
• Current unrestricted 'C' class driver’s licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree/Diploma/Associate Diploma) or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience with strategic thinking, development of strategic plans and/or project planning/management.
• Biosecurity understanding or experience in a response environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Program's facilities, fleet and logistics, driving a high-performing team.
• Lead design and delivery of the Strategic Estate Plan through to June 2032.
• Drive a culture of performance, service excellence and alignment with Queensland Public Sector values.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other business units to align resources across Queensland Government.
• Provide executive-level advice on complex issues to balance priorities and support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

• Based in Logan City (flexible work arrangements available)
• Queensland Government client

• 6 month role
• Based in Logan City (flexible work arrangements available)
• Queensland Government client

The successful candidate will lead teams providing facilities, fleet and logistics, data and digital solutions that service the National Fire Ant Eradication Program's full Footprint. As the Program progresses the eradication band inward, the depot footprint is being continually reviewed to ensure it aligns with operational requirements, workforce locations, lease arrangements and safety considerations.

You will be an experienced leader who can work closely with the Operations executives, to lead a critical review of the Program's depot footprint and establish a detailed estate plan to see the Program through to 2032.

Role responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Program's digital data solutions, facilities, fleet and logistics functions, driving a high-performing workforce and enabling effective responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Strategically lead the design and delivery of the Program's Strategic Estate Plan, ensuring a sustainable and fit-for-purpose operational footprint through to June 2032.
• Drive a culture of performance and service excellence, accountability, continuous improvement and alignment with Queensland Public Sector values.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other business units in the Department and the Business Corporate Partnership to align resources that deliver services throughout Queensland Government.
• Provide executive-level advice on complex and emerging issues, exercising sound judgement and influence to balance competing priorities and support organisational decision‑making.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in the strategic management of facilities, fleet and logistics services, capable of delivering sustainable, fit-for-purpose operational solutions in complex and rapidly changing environments. Licences and registrations:
• A current unrestricted 'C' class driver's licence

Desirable requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Degree, Diploma, Associate Diploma) or equivalent in a field relevant to the role from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Experience in roles requiring the application of strategic thinking, development of strategic plans and / or Project Planning / Management
• An understanding of biosecurity response activities and/or experience in applying your capabilities in a response environment will be highly regarded.

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

For more information, please contact Angela Anderson at @edenritchie.com.au