General Manager Sustainability, Heritage and Compliance

General Manager Sustainability, Heritage and Compliance | City of Gold Coast

• Drive the environmental sustainability agenda for Australia’s second largest local government.

• Preserve the City’s natural and cultural assets for future generations.

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The City of Gold Coast, under the visionary leadership of CEO Tim Baker, is transforming to meet the needs of its rapidly growing community and the upcoming global events. We are seeking an exceptional General Manager Sustainability, Heritage and Compliance to lead strategic environmental initiatives and partnerships with First Nations peoples that will shape a sustainable future for the Gold Coast.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager Environment, Heritage and Resilience, the GM will oversee a diverse branch within the Environment, Heritage and Resilience Department, managing approximately 95 staff. This role is crucial in driving the City’s environmental sustainability agenda, managing heritage and First Nations engagement, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and leading the development and implementation of key strategic initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

• Extensive experience in leading environmental sustainability initiatives, including climate resilience strategies, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance in local government.

• Proven expertise in cultural heritage management and First Nations engagement, with the ability to lead Reconciliation Action Plans and First Nations strategies.

• Demonstrated ability in team leadership, including building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams and driving performance within a large branch.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, particularly with government agencies and Indigenous communities.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Cultural Heritage, Urban Planning or a related discipline, with additional qualifications in sustainability or environmental management desirable.

Superior analytical skills and problem-solving capability and outstanding change management and communication skills will be essential to success in this role.

Applications close 5pm Monday 28 October 2024.
Please download the executive information package to view the Position Description and Selection Criteria before submitting your application.