AddressAs the Executive Director, Landscapes, Water and Natural Capital, you will provide leadership for the development of conservation strategy, policy, and program initiatives aligning with the Government's portfolio priorities. Your role involves overall management of the branch to ensure the Department contributes to Queensland's conservation legislative framework, associated policy, and implementation.
The Landscapes, Water and Natural Capital Branch leads catchment resilience policy and programs, Water and wetlands initiatives, and environmental markets and investment strategy. The program of work includes developing the state's strategic approach to Natural Capital markets and frameworks for private investment in Queensland's environmental priorities. This involves investor engagement and support to programs across the Department's portfolio with co-investment proposals.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of policy initiatives.
- Represent the department effectively in high-level negotiations, consultations, and liaisons with senior executives, other government departments, and stakeholders.
- Cultivate constructive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the state government.
- Lead the timely preparation of major reports, briefings, submissions, and correspondence for the Minister, the Director-General, and others on complex natural resource and conservation management issues.
- Provide expert strategic advice, information, and support to the Minister, Ministerial Advisors, and the Director-General on significant programs, projects, and strategic policy-related issues.
- Demonstrate leadership of a high-performing team, overseeing an operating budget of $4.3M, responsible for administering multi-year investment funds and grants programs totalling over $600M.
- Foster a workplace culture that actively supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and engage through work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
You are dedicated to building a brighter future for Queensland.
As an Executive Director, this role demands exceptional strategic leadership, effective team management, and a deep commitment to engaging with First Nations people, contributing to a sustainable future for Queensland.
We seek an agile and inspirational leader with:
- Proven achievement in dynamic and complex organisations
- Exceptional communication skills and advocacy abilities
- Experience in leading policy initiatives and delivering impactful programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Understanding of environmental markets trends, drivers, and approaches.
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture contributes to our lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together key areas of work to achieve their objectives for a better Queensland.
Our staff contribute to Queensland’s economic prosperity through enabling ecologically sustainable development; facilitating eco, nature-based, heritage and cultural tourism; and investing in and supporting the science sector.
By working for DESI, you’ll be one of 3,000+ employees across the state helping to ensure our environment, science and arts enrich Queenslanders’ lives now and into the future.
How to Apply
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the “APPLY" button and attach your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to:
Gerard Kerr - General Manager, Executive Search at Kingston Human Capital
Phone: 0432 544 ***
Email: ******@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
Additional information
- Join a visionary team committed to Queensland's future
- Contribute to sustainability and community engagement
- Brisbane Based Location
