| Job Title: | Director Strategy, Community and Development |
| Job Type: | Contract Full Time |
| Location: | Hervey Bay |
| Classification: | Executives, Planning and Development |
| Client: | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| Reference: | 3699 |
| Job Published: | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 20 Oct 2025 |
Job Description
Director Strategy, Community and Development | Fraser Coast Regional Council | Hervey Bay, QLD
Shape the future growth and liveability of the Fraser Coast.
Join a refreshed Executive Leadership Team under a new CEO.
Attractive package: $270k–$290k + 12% super + vehicle + benefits.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an accomplished leader for the critical role of Director Strategy, Community and Development. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the region’s long-term prosperity while enjoying the coastal lifestyle of Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director will lead a diverse portfolio spanning strategic planning, development services, economic development, sustainability, community and cultural facilities. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping growth management, delivering major projects and strengthening community outcomes, while also helping to stabilise and align a new Executive Leadership Team under an incoming CEO.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership across planning, development, community, cultural and sustainability functions.
Oversee growth management strategies, including the Nikenbah and Dundowran Growth Strategy and the Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
Lead a workforce of around 200 staff, building capability and fostering collaboration across technical and creative disciplines.
Represent Council with councillors, developers, industry bodies and the community to deliver positive outcomes.
Strengthen relationships with the property and development industry, ensuring confidence in Council’s processes.
Embed sustainability and climate change initiatives into Council’s long-term planning.
Support high-performing community and cultural services that engage and enrich the community.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in planning, engineering, community development, or a related discipline, and be a Registered Professional in their field. You will bring senior leadership experience in complex organisations, proven capability in managing growth and development, and excellent communication skills to build trust with councillors, industry, and the community.
How to Apply
Please download the Applicant Pack before submitting your application.
Applications close 5pm Monday 20th October.
