| Job Title: | Director Liveability and Development Services |
| Job Type: | Permanent Full Time |
| Location: | Proserpine |
| Classification: | Executives |
| Client: | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Reference: | 3873 |
| Job Published: | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Closing Date: | 13 Apr 2026 |
Job Description
Director Liveability and Development Services
Whitsunday Regional Council
The Whitsunday region is globally recognised for its natural beauty, vibrant tourism economy and strong community identity. Whitsunday Regional Council is committed to delivering modern, high-quality services that support sustainable growth, protect the region’s unique environment and strengthen community wellbeing.
Council is now seeking an experienced executive leader to join the organisation as Director Liveability and Development Services, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of a collaborative Executive Leadership Team.
This newly established Directorate brings together a diverse portfolio including customer experience, regulatory services, development assessment, community development, arts and culture, recreation and open space management.
The Director will lead a significant transformation agenda, modernising service delivery, improving customer experience and strengthening the integration of regulatory, development and community services across the organisation.
Key priorities include:
Leading the transition to a customer-focused and digitally enabled service environment
Strengthening relationships with industry and the community to facilitate sustainable development outcomes
Driving organisational transformation across systems, processes and service delivery
About you
The successful candidate will be a strategic and commercially aware leader with experience managing complex multidisciplinary services within a highly regulated sector. You will demonstrate the ability to lead organisational change, build high-performing teams and deliver improved service outcomes for communities.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of community, regulatory and development services within one of Queensland’s most dynamic regions.
How to Apply
Please download the Applicant Pack and view the Position Description and Selection Criteria before submitting an application.
Applications close: 5:00pm AEST Monday 13 April 2026
