Director, Public Land Use & Investigations

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government – Access Canberra seeks a Director, Public Land Use to lead the Public Unleased Land Compliance and Investigations teams within the Building, Planning and Land Use Regulation Branch. The role delivers strategic leadership across compliance and enforcement to ensure safe, lawful use of public spaces.

The successful candidate will manage complex regulatory matters, provide authoritative advice to senior decision-makers, and build a high-performing multidisciplinary team in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience leading regulatory investigations, prosecution activity or public land compliance functions.
• Ability and willingness to undertake site visits and wear personal protective equipment where required.
• Strong judgement, excellent communication skills, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across compliance, investigation and enforcement functions for public land use.
• Oversee complex regulatory matters, manage resources and risk, and advise senior executives.
• Drive transparent, evidence-based regulatory practice while building a capable, high-performing team.

Job description

ACT Government – Access Canberra seeks a Director, Public Land Use to lead the Public Unleased Land Compliance and Investigations teams within the Building, Planning and Land Use Regulation Branch. The role delivers strategic leadership across compliance and enforcement to ensure safe, lawful use of public spaces.

The successful candidate will manage complex regulatory matters, provide authoritative advice to senior decision-makers, and build a high-performing multidisciplinary team in a dynamic