Executive Director, Water & Catchments

Are you a dynamic leader with a proven history of enhancing environmental and natural resource management expertise?
  
Do you thrive in leading a team of accomplished scientific professionals?
  
Are you motivated by fast-paced, intricate settings where your role can yield significant impact?
  
#Acareerthatmatters. #Acontributionthatcounts. 
  
Our people are working towards a better Queensland for everyone. Meet some of our incredible people and find out why they love working with us at: www.des.qld.gov.au/ourdepartment/employment/people-stories
  
About The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
  
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and a diverse and inclusive culture makes to Queenslanders’ lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, science and innovation to help achieve government objectives for a better Queensland. We value and are committed to:
  

• building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
• strengthening our culture which values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.
• encouraging and supporting employees as individuals in an inclusive environment by embracing our differences and applying diverse and inclusive thinking to our business.
• the values of the Queensland Public Sector: customers first; ideas into action; unleash potential; be courageous; and empower people.

At DESI we recognise, respect and value First Nations people and cultures.  We are progressing self-determination by recognising the rights and interests of First Nations people. We are investing in a culturally connected and agile organisation, with the skills and experience we need to support better outcomes for First Nations people. We are focused on working with First Nations people to improve service design and delivery, knowing that this will deliver better outcomes for all of Queensland.  
  
More information on the department’s functions, focus and the type of organisation we are, can be found on our website: https://www.des.qld.gov.au/our-department/employment 
  
About the Role and You
  
Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, as the Executive Director, Water and Catchments, you'll closely collaborate with the Executive Director of Coastal, Biodiversity & Information to lead important science programs, enhancing understanding of environment and resource management within a climate-conscious setting. Your role includes delivering this knowledge to policymakers, ensuring that Queensland Government initiatives are grounded in scientific advice and digital innovation. You'll also play a crucial role within the Science Division Leadership Directorate and the department's Policy Insights and Leadership Sub-Committee.
  
Key to your success is your ability to lead diverse scientific programs covering hydrology, water quality, and soil management, as well as fostering collaborative partnerships, including building strong relationships with government, clients, industries, and stakeholders to facilitate joint scientific efforts. Efficient project management is vital for ensuring successful project outcomes, delivering comprehensive scientific briefs and reports to inform decision-making and policy development. Managing significant resources and fostering a workplace culture that supports First Nations peoples and engaging in projects to improve First Nations peoples outcomes are essential aspects of the role.
  
We’re looking for a passionate executive leader, who operates with a solution-focused approach, and is actively committed to promoting staff development and wellbeing. If you have a drive for best practice and managing in complex, fast-paced environment with significant impact, we encourage you to reach out to us.
  
For further information and to apply please visit: www.luminarypartners.com.au/desi
Note: For priority consideration, please include your written assertion that you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/ or a person with disability in your cover letter.

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Confidential inquiries toLyndsay Webley, Senior Associate, Luminary, on 0411 063 *** or via email **************@luminarypartners.com.au
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Applications close: Midnight, Thursday 23rd May 2024

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