This senior position is responsible for the delivery and oversight of the strategic and operational functions of the Authority.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position is responsible for the Management of the Authority’s Regional Waterway Strategy including planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation frameworks.

The position will also manage all operations within the Authority, including the innovative use of business systems to implement plans.

Working closely with Traditional Owners and First Nations people, partner agencies, community groups and landholders, the successful applicant will also represent the Authority at state and regional forums.

The salary will be in accordance with the Authority’s Salary Classification and Banding Rates within the Band 5 range (dependent on knowledge, skills and experience) $127,287 to $155,573 gross pro rata per annum, plus employer superannuation as per the superannuation guarantee rate.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer that strives to provide a workplace and work practices that embrace, reflect and promote the diversity of our community. The Authority supports diversity and inclusion and demonstrates this by being open to applicants who do not meet all position requirements. We acknowledge the experience from other sectors and encourage all interested applicants to call for a discussion.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All Authority employees must be willing and able to attend their designated workplace as and when required.