The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for translating strategy into action, implementing organisational goals, and overseeing annual operations planning and reporting.

This role plays a crucial part in fostering a high-performing culture, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry leaders, and regional communities.

The COO will provide executive leadership and operational direction across three core functions: Policy, Strategy and Risk, and Communication and Engagement.

As the CEO's right-hand, the COO will also deputise when required to ensure effective leadership continuity.

Job details

Coexistence Queensland, established on 1 July 2024, is an independent statutory body dedicated to enhancing sustainable coexistence across Queensland. Originally known as the GasFields Commission Queensland, our organisation has a rich history of over a decade in managing the relationships between landholders, rural communities, and the onshore gas sector. With the rapid evolution of the energy landscape, our remit has expanded to include a broader range of resources and renewable energy industries.

Our mission is to bring stakeholders together to collaborate, resolve issues, and achieve balanced economic, environmental, and socially responsible outcomes. We facilitate better relationships between landholders, rural and regional communities, and the energy and resources industries by serving as a central point of contact on coexistence matters. We also develop educational materials, provide strategic advice to government and industry, and support health and wellbeing initiatives within communities.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture within Coexistence Queensland
• Oversee the development and execution of key organisational strategies, including stakeholder engagement, policy advice, and communication initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government, industry stakeholders, and community representatives
• Represent Coexistence Queensland in high-level forums, stakeholder engagement activities, and industry events
• Ensure operational efficiency through robust risk management, governance and performance oversight
• Provide strategic advice and insights to the CEO and Board, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities
• Lead and develop teams to enhance organisational capability and effectiveness.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQ631024 Chief Operating Officer (49456) - RD (PDF, 522KB)
  Role Description