SES2L Project Director - Partner Growth

Economic Development Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Superannuation

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) in Brisbane seeks a senior leader for the Partner Growth program. You will drive delivery across PDAs, negotiate program fees, and manage partner infrastructure agreements while coordinating with local governments and utilities to unlock development opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring planning/engineering expertise, strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of rapid progress on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with background in planning or engineering, land use or infrastructure.
• Proven record of fast-tracking complex development projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong networks with developers, state agencies, utilities and councils.
• Confident negotiator who can balance firmness with relationship management.
• Solutions-focused and driven by continuous improvement.
• Private sector experience in development or consulting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Bring major developers in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) into the program and lead delivery across the portfolio.
• Lead commercial negotiations on program fees and cost-recovery for services beyond standard offering.
• Lead Partner Infrastructure Agreements with executive negotiation and strategic advice.
• Lead PDA declarations and amendments and streamline assessment of development applications.
• Manage relationships with local governments, TMR and utilities.
• Collaborate with EDQ leadership to grow the program and embed improvements into standard services.
• Lead an empowered, engaged, and capable team.

Skills

Planning/Engineering

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning/engineering or related field

Job description

Economic Development Queensland – Brisbane QLD

19h ago , from Economic Development Queensland

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 portfolio
• Lead commercial negotiations on program fees, making sure services beyond our standard offering are cost recovered
• Lead Partner Infrastructure Agreements, providing executive negotiation and strategic advice
• Lead PDA declarations and amendments for program partners and drive streamlined assessment of their development applications
• Manage relationships with local governments, TMR and utilities
• Collaboratively work with the other internal Group Directors to grow the program and build proven improvements into EDQ's standard service
• Lead an empowered, engaged and capable team

About 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.

• Strong grounding in planning or engineering, including land use and infrastructure planning and development assessment
• A proven record of fast tracking complex development projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong networks with developers, and ideally with state agencies, utilities and councils
• A confident negotiator who can be firm while keeping the relationship strong
• Solutions focused and structured, with a drive for continuous improvement
• Private sector experience in development or consulting will be highly regarded, along with relevant tertiary qualifications

Why 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 working
• Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
• Learning, development and career pathways
• Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
• Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost