Strategic Boating Infrastructure Leader

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

Work from home option

Generous leave and superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a senior leader to steer the strategy behind boating facilities and navigation networks across the state. You will translate emerging needs into clear priorities, practical policy, and well-governed investment programs for waterways and coastal communities.

Role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will guide complex infrastructure programs, deliver policy responses, and ensure

Qualifications

• Possession of a current C class driver's licence.
• A vessel master certification (recreational or commercial) is desirable.
• Experience leading complex infrastructure programs, preferably in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development and governance of capital works or maintenance programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic advice on public boating infrastructure and the statewide AtoN network, including planning, prioritisation and program governance for MSQ executive and senior management.
• Offer input into the Boating Infrastructure Sub-Program, including forward planning, demand forecasting, regulatory changes and policy responses.
• Lead prioritisation and planning of boating infrastructure and forward works, including managing consultants and stakeholder engagement, with delivery sequencing and execution through program delivery functions.
• Influence regional teams, senior management, and external stakeholders on planning and prioritisation of boating infrastructure and AtoNs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Policy development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

People management

Job description

Queensland Government seeks a senior leader to steer the strategy behind boating facilities and navigation networks across the state. You will translate emerging needs into clear priorities, practical policy, and well-governed investment programs for waterways and coastal communities.

Role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will guide complex infrastructure programs, deliver policy responses, and ensure