Project Director Partner Growth

15456; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave and 12.75% superannuity

Learning and development programs

Career pathways and professional成长

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) invites a senior leader to drive Partner Growth within Priority Development Areas. You will lead commercial negotiations, manage Partner Infrastructure Agreements and coordinate cross‑agency relationships to accelerate development and deliver on program objectives.

You will also guide the team, respond to complex development challenges, and work with local governments, utilities and state agencies to streamline assessment and approvals.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in government, large-scale development or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Partner Growth program for Development Assessment partner projects.

Skills

Executive leadership

Planning/engineering

Negotiation

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in planning/engineering

Job description

Please note that this position was previously advertised as Project Director, Development Assessment. Applicants who have already applied are not required to submit a new application, as their existing application will be considered as part of this recruitment process.Who we are:Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery, creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.About the Role:Partner Growth is EDQ's program for its major development partners. You'll work with developers in PDAs (Priority Development Areas) from early concept and technical studies. We test new ways of working to deliver greater value to the industry.Bring major developers in PDAs into the program and lead coordinated delivery and performance across the partnership portfolioLead commercial negotiations on program fees, making sure services beyond our standard offering are cost recoveredLead Partner Infrastructure Agreements, providing executive negotiation and strategic adviceLead PDA declarations and amendments for program partners and drive streamlined assessment of their development applicationsManage relationships with local governments, TMR and utilitiesCollaboratively work with the other internal Group Directors to grow the program and build proven improvements into EDQ's standard serviceLead an empowered, engaged and capable teamAbout You:You're a senior leader who understands how development really works and builds strong, lasting relationships with the people who deliver it. You can hold a firm line in a negotiation, find a way through when things get complicated, and you deliver on time.Executive leadership in government, large scale development or infrastructure environmentsStrong grounding in planning or engineering, including land use and infrastructure planning and development assessmentA proven record of fast tracking complex development projects with multiple stakeholdersStrong networks with developers, and ideally with state agencies, utilities and councilsA confident negotiator who can be firm while keeping the relationship strongSolutions focused and structured, with a drive for continuous improvementPrivate sector experience in development or consulting will be highly regarded, along with relevant tertiary qualificationsWhy Choose EDQ:If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:Flexible and agile ways of workingGenerous leave and 12.75% superannuationLearning, development and career pathwaysModern workplaces designed for collaborationInclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capabilityAccess for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low costJoin us and make a meaningful impact for Queensland, submit your application now.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.