| Job Title: | Executive General Manager Environment, Heritage & Resilience |
| Job Type: | Contract Full Time |
| Location: | Gold Coast |
| Classification: | Executives |
| Client: | City of Gold Coast |
| Reference: | 3675 |
| Job Published: | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 11 Aug 2025 |
Job Description
Executive General Manager – Environment, Heritage and Resilience
City of Gold Coast | Queensland | Executive Contract
Lead the City’s response to climate resilience and sustainability
Deliver major circular economy and nature-based infrastructure projects
Influence across strategy, policy, community and commercial outcomes
The City of Gold Coast is seeking an exceptional executive leader to guide one of the most strategically significant and high-profile portfolios in Queensland local government.
As Executive General Manager Environment, Heritage and Resilience (EHR), you will lead a large and expert team responsible for protecting and enhancing the Gold Coast’s unique natural assets, strengthening its resilience to climate change and driving long-term environmental sustainability.
This is a pivotal role in a city undergoing transformational change. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working as part of a highly capable Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across natural area conservation, cultural heritage, climate and disaster resilience, circular economy, and waste and resource recovery services.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of major sustainability projects such as the Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC), nature-based tourism partnerships and climate resilience programs. You will lead strategic planning and operational delivery, advise Council on risk and investment priorities, and foster strong stakeholder partnerships across all levels of government, the private sector, Traditional Custodians and the broader community.
With a team of over 400 people, five direct reports and a diverse portfolio spanning environmental compliance, project delivery, public engagement and commercial contract management, this role requires a seasoned executive with a proven record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
We are seeking a candidate with deep environmental and sustainability experience, complemented by strong commercial acumen, strategic foresight and the ability to influence across political, technical and community settings.
To apply, please download the Applicant Pack and submit your resume and cover letter.
Applications close 5pm (AEST) Monday 11 August 2025.
