Senior Manager, Boating Infrastructure & Policy Strategy

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home option

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane seeks a strategic leader to advance boating facilities and navigation network planning and policy development. This temporary role runs up to 30 January 2026, guiding a multidisciplinary team, advising senior decision-makers and shaping forward programs for boating infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, high-level written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to balance long-term policy goals with operational

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level strategic advice on public boating infrastructure and the statewide aids to navigation (AtoN) network including infrastructure planning, prioritisation and program governance matters to MSQ executive and senior management.
• Delivering high level input and guidance into the Boating Infrastructure Sub-Program, including forward planning and demand forecasting, regulatory matters, relevant legislative changes, and development of policy responses, ensuring alignment with program delivery and asset lifecycle functions.
• Leading the prioritisation and planning of new and upgraded boating infrastructure and development of the forward works program, including management of consultants and stakeholder engagement activities, with delivery sequencing and execution managed through program delivery functions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Strategic planning

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane seeks a strategic leader to advance boating facilities and navigation network planning and policy development. This temporary role runs up to 30 January 2026, guiding a multidisciplinary team, advising senior decision-makers and shaping forward programs for boating infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, high-level written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to balance long-term policy goals with operational