EDQ is growing & we're looking for a AO8 Manager, Infrastructure Investment to join us.

Lead infrastructure investment programs that support growth, partnerships and thriving communities across Queensland.

Job details

Who we are:
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:
The Manager, Infrastructure Investment oversees infrastructure funding programs  and agreements that help unlock development-ready land, including within Priority Development Areas, across Queensland.
• Lead infrastructure funding programs and agreements that support development-ready  land in Priority Development Areas and across Queensland.
• Manage agreements and contracts, including key terms, requirements, negotiations and delivery obligations.
• Oversee grants and loan program delivery, reporting, budgets, financial forecasting and invoice processing.
• Prepare drafts, briefing notes and advice on infrastructure matters, agreements, regulatory requirements and reforms.
• Work with government, legal, industry and other stakeholders to deliver infrastructure where and when it is needed.
• Provide general team management and leadership to support delivery priorities; travel may be required.

About You:
We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated leader with strong communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, contract management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Qualifications in infrastructure planning, law or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Local government experience and infrastructure agreement experience will be highly regarded
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
• Experience managing grants, loan programs, contracts or infrastructure agreements will be highly regarded.
• General team management experience, with the ability to lead delivery, support others and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, resilient and collaborative, with sound judgement and a solutions-focused  approach to complex issues.

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—submit your application now. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 696218 26 - Role Description (Word, 3.57MB)