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Director (Strategy & Planning)
6 Pikki Street, Maroochydore
Shape the future of one of Queensland's most significant waterway regions.
The newly established Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority is seeking a Director (Strategy and Planning) to lead the vision, strategy and planning that will guide the sustainable future of the Sunshine Coast waterways.
This is a rare opportunity to help build a new statutory authority from the ground up and influence how waterways are managed for communities, industry and the environment.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SCWA700041 |
| Closing date | 18-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Teressa Ziehmer |
| Contact details | 07 3003 2361 Access the National Relay Service |
PLEASE NOTE IT IS A BUSINESS REQUIREMENT FOR STAFF TO BE WORKING IN OFFICE FOR A MINIMUM 6 MONTHS WHILE THE SUNSHINE COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY IS ESTABLISHED.
As a senior leader, you will drive SCWA's strategy, planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, environmental, assessment and approvals functions, and provide trusted strategic advice to the Board and Minister.
You will lead the development and delivery of SCWA's 10-Year Waterways Management Strategy and rolling Waterways Management Program, while overseeing key planning and regulatory activities including Mooloolaba state.
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 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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