Position Overview
The Director Maritime & Waterways is a pivotal executive role within Parks Victoria's Operations and Delivery Division. You will lead a team responsible for the management of 17 marine national parks and sanctuaries, including the Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary, along with designated local ports and waterways (Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Patterson River, Lake Woodmere, Albert Park Lake and the ex-HMAS Canberra Reserve).
The directorate is also responsible for controlling vessel access in these areas, as well as the management and maintenance of about 200 piers and jetties, 100 water access points (such as boat ramps, rowing launches and slipways) and 800 navigation aids, and moorings and berths.
Your Experience and Attributes
* Proven executive leadership experience in complex operations; ideally across marine national parks/public land management operations, including the construction and maintenance of visitor infrastructure and assets and other forms of conservation program delivery
* Strong experience leading regulatory operations (including compliance and enforcement) and emergency management
* Demonstrated capability in financial management including budget development and management of resource allocation and delivery plan implementation
* Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal strategic outcomes
* Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills with experience managing diverse community interests and building trust-based relationships
* Experience leading dispersed teams through organisational change whilst building collaborative, outwardly-focused partnerships and embracing accountability frameworks
* A relevant qualification in science, environmental management, engineering, public administration or business management or related discipline is desirable
About Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria is a statutory authority responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18% of Victoria's landmass, 75% of Victoria's wetlands and 70% of Victoria's coastline.
Application Instructions
To apply for the Director Maritime & Waterways position, please submit the following documents:
* A current Resume
* A one-page Cover Letter outlining your location and suitability for the role
Responses to key selection criteria are not required but may be requested at a later stage of the assessment process.
Please email your application documents in MS Word or PDF format to: Clicking onto the 'apply now' button will dredirect you to our partner agency's website.
Applications close as of 5pm Monday 26th January 2026.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dean Unkles, Managing Director, Peter William Partners on or
Employment Requirements
Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.