Director - Stakeholder, Governance and Strategy (005850)

  • South, TAS, Australia
  • Senior Executive
  • Senior Executive
  • Closing at: 27 Oct 2026 - 11:55pm AEDT
  • Senior Executive - Level 1 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment
  • Macquarie Point Development Corporation
  • $160,757 to $176,720 per annum

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the society in which we live and work, and recognise the significant value of having a diverse team. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Mac Point understands the importance of a flexible working environment. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term basis for 5 years

Duties:

1. Lead the development, implementation and review of organisational strategy and strategic plans.
2. Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Team and Board on emerging issues, risks, opportunities and policy developments.
3. Monitor political, regulatory and sector trends and emerging issues and consider their potential impact on organisational priorities, projects, planning and reporting.
4. Provide strategic leadership, advice and guidance in the implementation of the planning, regulatory and governance requirements, to support project delivery across the organisation.
5. Represent the agency in strategic and priority areas, including engagement with regulators and key stakeholders.
6. Manage forward planning for the Board, including planning agendas, and coordinating paper preparation, reporting, and action tracking.
7. Lead the delivery of key corporate documents and reporting including the Annual Report and Corporate Plan.
8. Lead the coordination of reporting and meeting planning and preparation for project committees and governance groups with reporting and paper preparation, including identifying risks and items for escalation.
9. Support project planning and coordination, by providing strategic oversight and advice to manage reporting, progress and planning risks.
10. Lead internal and external communications strategies that enhance community and stakeholder engagement, awareness and access to information to support organisational and project delivery.
11. Oversee media, public relations, corporate communications and crisis communications activities.
12. Develop communication plans for major strategic initiatives, projects and organisational change.
13. Lead the coordination and tracking of engagement across stakeholders, including government representatives, regulators, industry partners, community groups and staff.
14. Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, ministers' offices, elected representatives and key external stakeholders.
15. Coordinate government submissions, briefings, correspondence, reporting and requests for responses (including as arising from Parliamentary processes).
16. Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities aligned with organisational priorities.
17. Manage issues requiring a high degree of political awareness, sensitivity and judgement.
18. Support the CEO and the Executive Leadership team in developing and maintaining a positive, delivery-focused, safe culture. This includes leading by example, active contributions in leadership and team meetings and respectfully coaching or influencing team members across the organisation as needed –.
19. Provide timely, accurate and appropriate advice to the CEO, project governance, Board and relevant Ministers, ensuring strategic risks and impacts are clearly understood and factored into decision-making.

Desirable Requirements

Experience leading strategy and communications, in a statutory or government environment.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Download File MPDC - Director - Stakeholder, Governance and Strategy.docx

Download File MPDC - Director - Stakeholder, Governance and Strategy.pdf

For more information

Name: Greg Cooper  Position: Chief operating Officer  Email: greg@macpoint.com Phone: 0400 165 638

How to apply

  1. Review the Statement of Duties.
  2. Upload a 1-2 page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
  3. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@building.tas.gov.au

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

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