An exciting opportunity exists to join the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project, within Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in the role of Executive Director (Planning and Environment).

The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (DSC) project forms Stages 1 and 2 of The Wave – a generational infrastructure project that will revolutionise travel for the Sunshine Coast region, creating a seamless public transport network for the region. The Wave will deliver heavy passenger rail from Beerwah to Birtinya (the DSC project), and metro style buses will provide links between Birtinya, Mountain Creek, Maroochydore CBD and the Sunshine Coast Airport.

The DSC project will transform travel in South East Queensland, providing a fast and reliable alternative to car trips between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Brisbane regions.

Job details

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a vital government agency moving and connecting people, places, goods and services safely, efficiently and effectively around Queensland. Of significant scale and scope, TMR and its people share a common value - to drive positive change and to make a difference. If you want to add value to Queensland, this is the role for you!

The Opportunity
As the Executive Director (Planning and Environment), you'll be responsible for leading the team working with key stakeholders to gain approvals during the development and procurement stages of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project.
This role will oversee critical path activities related to environment, cultural heritage, local heritage, sustainability and property, and interface with other key government agencies and stakeholders. This role will then oversee the teams responsible for ensuring that these conditions are implemented across the project and maintaining strong working relationships with other key government agencies and stakeholders during delivery.

You will lead and manage the Project environment, heritage, land and sustainability teams. As a member of the Project Leadership Team, you will be responsible for demonstrating and embodying the project values and delivering high-quality work within the project timeframes and budget.

You will model behaviours and attitudes aligned with the DSC Project Values and TMR's values and contribute to a positive team culture, meeting of team and personal accountability expectations, and modelling the standards of professional behaviour.

We are looking for an individual with:
• Demonstrated success in managing and leading the planning and environment team in a complex and diverse project environment.
• Well-developed ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to develop innovative strategies and solutions, including analysis and management of priorities in a time sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and negotiate in difficult circumstances.
• Demonstrated skills in promoting an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised.
• Create a high performing planning and approvals team by nurturing a positive and high-performance work culture reflecting the values of collaboration, respect, high-performance and efficiency and ensuring an environment of inclusion and psychosocial safety which fosters continued learning and sharing across the project team and broader TMR.

So, why join us?
You will be working for:
• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
• a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.

What we offer:
We can offer you other benefits such as:
• Work and Life balance, including flexible work arrangements
• The chance to make a significant impact within a dedicated team.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Generous superannuation
• Salary sacrificing.

For more information on this exciting role and for details on how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 634201 25 Role Description (Word, 575KB)
  
  
  applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  Application Kit