Posted: 29 August
Offer description
Job Title
Program Director Strategy Position Summary
* Permanent, full-time role in natural resource management
* Hybrid environment across Mackay or Proserpine, QLD
We are seeking a dedicated Program Director to drive our strategic direction and business development portfolio. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for identifying and securing funding opportunities, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring the organisation remains adaptive and forward-looking in response to regional NRM challenges.
This role is instrumental in ensuring financial sustainability, influence, and programmatic alignment with our long-term goals. You will lead the delivery of multi-stream programs, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and alignment with organisational objectives.
You will also build and maintain strong relationships with government, industry, Traditional Owners, and community partners to co-design regional solutions. Additionally, you will mentor a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive, values-driven culture and supporting professional development.
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To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Proven leadership experience (10+ years) in natural resource management, environmental science, regional development, or a related field.
* Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business development, and aligning program delivery with long-term organisational goals.
* Strong track record in securing investment through grants, tenders, and fee-for-service opportunities.
* Experience developing high-quality proposals and business cases, integrating economic modelling, data analysis, and impactful communication.
* Proven ability to lead multi-stream programs, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, delivery, and performance reporting.
* Strong capability in stakeholder engagement across government, industry, research, traditional owners, and community sectors.
* Experience leading co-design processes to develop regionally relevant NRM projects and solutions.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and manage high-performing teams in a values-led and collaborative workplace.
* Familiarity with governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks, including reporting to executive leadership and/or Boards.
* Skilled in using data and storytelling to communicate organisational value, outcomes, and impact.
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Reef Catchments offers a fulfilling career path with excellent work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements, five weeks of annual leave, and opportunities for career development.
Proud of a culture that values its team, Reef Catchments believes
