SO Director Engineering - Established Growth

Troocoo People Advisory; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 172,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

12.75% superannuation

Learning & development

Modern workplaces

Inclusive culture

Gym access

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency focused on unlocking land, housing, planning and infrastructure delivery to create livable communities.

As Director, Engineering, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight across Priority Development Areas, mentoring a team of engineers and guiding complex infrastructure and development decisions with a focus on regulatory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in complex infrastructure, development assessment or engineering environments.
• Leadership experience coaching and developing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for infrastructure and development outcomes across Priority Development Areas.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers.
• Provide high-level engineering advice and oversee complex regulatory and compliance matters.
• Build strategic relationships with government agencies, developers and industry stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and governance.

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

$171 622 - $179 569 + 12.75% super & leave loading

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery-creating livable 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 livable 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:

As Director, Engineering within Economic Development Queensland's (EDQ) Established Growth team, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight to support infrastructure and development outcomes across Priority Development Areas (PDAs).

Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers, providing strategic direction, technical guidance and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Provide high-level engineering advice and oversight on complex infrastructure, planning and development matters, ensuring effective regulatory and compliance outcomes.

Act as a senior escalation point, providing practical, solutions-focused advice to resolve complex technical challenges and facilitate development outcomes.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, developers, consultants and industry stakeholders to influence and support development delivery

Drive continuous improvement in engineering service delivery, governance frameworks and operational performance, ensuring alignment with EDQ's strategic objectives

About You:

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader who brings strong technical credibility, strategic thinking and a collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style.

Ideally, tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline, supported by demonstrated experience in complex infrastructure, development assessment or engineering environments.

Demonstrated experience within local government, ideally complemented by more recent engineering consultancy experience, bringing a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and commercial development priorities.

Proven experience in a senior technical advisory capacity, providing strategic engineering advice, influencing decisions and resolving complex infrastructure and development challenges.

Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop engineering professionals while providing technical oversight and building team capability.

A strategic, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to see the bigger picture, exercise sound judgement and deliver practical outcomes without becoming overly involved in technical detail.

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

Join us and make a meaningful impact for Queensland—