Senior Director, Water Strategy & Policy

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 172,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Public Service Office of Water seeks a Senior Director, Strategy to shape water policy, planning and reform across ACT. You will lead strategic initiatives, govern policy development, and drive high-level reform projects within a dynamic public service environment.

The role requires outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver complex programs across government, industry and community sectors, contributing to the ACT Water Strategy and national reform efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic, policy and governance capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to deliver complex programs and reforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy advice and governance initiatives for water policy and planning.
• Oversee intergovernmental engagement, national water reform and regional water planning.
• Represent ACT in national forums and negotiations and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

ACT Public Service Office of Water seeks a Senior Director, Strategy to shape water policy, planning and reform across ACT. You will lead strategic initiatives, govern policy development, and drive high-level reform projects within a dynamic public service environment.

The role requires outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver complex programs across government, industry and community sectors, contributing to the ACT Water Strategy and national reform efforts.