About Brisbane Sustainability Agency (BSA):

Brisbane Sustainability Agency is a leader in delivering transformative, climate-resilient projects that shape a more sustainable, liveable, and inclusive Brisbane. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, BSA is entrusted with advancing the city’s bold vision for a sustainable future, one that balances environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and community wellbeing.

Through the delivery of nature-based tourism destinations, public realm enhancements, and legacy infrastructure, BSA plays a critical role in realising Brisbane’s long-term aspirations, including Destination 2045 and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The agency works in close collaboration with government, industry, and community stakeholders, leveraging public-private partnerships to deliver innovative, high-impact projects that reflect Brisbane’s identity and create lasting value for future generations.

Role Overview:

The Senior Manager – Major Project Delivery will lead the strategic planning, stakeholder and customer engagement, design, and delivery of signature legacy precinct projects delivered by BSA.

This role is pivotal in shaping nature-based tourism destinations and city-shaping initiatives that reflect Brisbane’s sustainability goals, community values, and the city’s long-term vision, including Destination 2045 and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With a strong focus on integrating sustainability, eco-tourism opportunities, landscape architecture, and placemaking, the Senior Manager will develop and apply comprehensive visioning tools to inform and inspire engagement across community, stakeholder, and market audiences.

The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of outcomes that are strategically aligned with BSA’s objectives, including environmental stewardship, cultural inclusion, economic viability, and design excellence.

As part of the senior management team, the role requires strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the overall direction and success of BSA, while operating with a high level of autonomy and accountability.

The successful candidate will have:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in large scale Program or Project Management leadership role, with relevant professional qualifications and a track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Strong leadership and team management skills that foster a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven culture.

Proven experience in developing and delivering projects in partnership with government, private sector, and community stakeholders, including through public-private partnerships.

Demonstrated ability to research and develop innovative solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges with an understanding of market trends, investment drivers, and commercial considerations relevant to sustainable development, eco-tourism, and place-based planning.

Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and vision development, particularly in the context of environmentally and culturally sensitive projects.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry, community, and tourism sectors.

Proven capability to integrate tourism, cultural, and environmental considerations into project planning and delivery, ensuring outcomes that are financially viable, socially inclusive, and ecologically responsible.

A strong track record of translating visionary concepts into delivered projects, including nature-based tourism destinations, public realm enhancements, and legacy infrastructure.

Experience in developing and applying comprehensive visioning tools that synthesise cultural, environmental, eco-tourism, and design elements to inform and inspire community, stakeholder, and market engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee, lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of a precinct-level vision, ensuring alignment with BSA’s sustainability objectives, Brisbane City Council’s strategic direction, emerging market trends, and community expectations.

Identify and evaluate commercial and market-led opportunities that enhance the precinct’s appeal as a nature-based tourism destination, including eco-tourism ventures, visitor experiences, and sustainable business models.

Support the Chief Executive Officer in developing and managing strategic partnerships and relationships with government, industry, investors, and the broader community to foster innovation and investment in nature-based tourism.

Lead inclusive engagement with Traditional Owners, community groups, government agencies, tourism operators, environmental experts, industry stakeholders, and the general public to ensure culturally respectful and environmentally responsible development.

Develop and manage a multi-phase program delivery roadmap, including feasibility studies, environmental and cultural heritage assessments, design, procurement, and construction, with a focus on sustainable tourism infrastructure.

Establish and manage all project governance documentation, including project management plans, budgets, risk management frameworks, project schedules, communication strategies, and stakeholder registers.

Develop, negotiate, implement and monitor contracts and agreements with internal and external service providers to ensure delivery of high-quality, commercially viable, and environmentally sustainable project outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as:

Project or Program Management

Urban or Regional Planning

Landscape Architecture

Environmental Science or Sustainability

Architecture or Urban Design

Project Management Certification, such as:

PRINCE2

PMP (Project Management Professional)

To apply for this position please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are best suited to this role and address to Alicija Ancich, Operations Manager by 11.59 p.m. Tuesday 5th August 2025.

We anticipate a high volume of strong applications and may choose to close the advertising period early.

Salary is $130,000 plus legislative superannuation.