Candidate ID: 6408

A highly experienced senior executive leader with over 15 years’ expertise across government, environmental management, housing, and community services sectors. Skilled in strategic governance, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery, with a proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving outcomes in complex policy and operational environments.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Finance
• Risk Audit
• First Nations engagement
• Program and project Management
• Strategic Governance and leadership
• Stakeholder community engagement
• Policy development and implementation

 Relevant Experience

 Board Director, Public Health Sector
1 year
Set strategic direction, oversaw governance, and ensured compliance for health services spanning regional and remote communities

Taskforce Member, Environmental Conservation Sector
< 1 Year
Advocated for Traditional Owner-led management initiatives to strengthen cultural and environmental outcomes for marine ecosystems

Board Director, Community Housing Sector
1 year
Provided governance oversight and strategic input to support affordable housing delivery to diverse community groups

Director, Environmental Water Partnerships, Federal Government
Less than 1 year
Led a multi-disciplinary team to build partnerships with First Nations communities to enhance environmental and cultural water outcomes

Director, Secretariat and Business Functions, Federal Government
< 1 Year
Managed governance, policy, and operational functions for a national committee representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander water interests

Director, Marine Resource Management, Environmental Conservation Sector
1.5 Years
Directed strategic planning, policy development, and operational delivery for marine resource agreements with Traditional Owners

Assistant Director, Marine Resource Program, Environmental Conservation Sector
2 Years
Led program operations and partnerships supporting Traditional Owner marine resource management agreements and mapping initiatives

Regional Project Manager, Remote Housing Programs, State Government
2 Years
Managed delivery of large-scale remote housing works programs and developed partnerships with community stakeholders

Program Management Officer, Housing Delivery, State Government
< 1 year
Oversaw quality delivery of housing works programs and managed stakeholder relationships across remote regions

Senior Contract Manager, Child and Family Services, State Government
2 years
Provided contract management expertise to ensure service delivery met departmental and client outcomes.

Grants Management and Support Officer, Child and Family Services, State Government
3.5 Years
Managed grants and contracts supporting a range of community services for vulnerable populations.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location:  Cairns, Far North Queensland

Open to relocating:  No    

Workplace flexibility: Remote

Ability to travel: Yes, Several days per month      

Desired Salary or Salary Expectations: Negotiable