Manager (Flood Risk Management)

Job Description

Get ready to join an outstanding organisation committed to our people and our culture through recognition, continuous learning and development, building resilience and encouraging innovation.The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA)'s vision is for stronger, safer, resilient Queensland communities.An exciting opportunity exists for you to contribute to our vision by overseeing the successful delivery of Flood Risk Management (FRM) programs of work to ensure the flood resilience of Queensland communities.QRA values equity and diversity and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds.About The Division The Resilience and Recovery Division provides leadership, direction and advice to agencies and stakeholders to ensure Queensland's disaster recovery and resilience policies and programs reduce risk, increase resilience and improve preparedness for disasters.About The Team The Hazard and Risk unit leads the development of the disaster risk management approach in Queensland, by ensuring government and communities have access to scientifically informed, reliable hazard and risk information, management processes and products that is fit for purpose and supports integrated disaster risk reduction and management practice. The unit consists of Flood Risk Management, Geographical Information Systems and Disaster Risk Management teams.About The Role Provide expert knowledge and technical input into programs being delivered by the FRM team, including the Strategic Floodplain Management Plan implementation, flood risk management funded packages, flood awareness and capability building projects, implementation of the Queensland Flood Risk Management Framework (QFRMF), and Flood Warning Infrastructure Network programs and projects. Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with external stakeholders, particularly local governments, and other state agencies. Provide expert advice and technical oversight on a range of queries, emerging matters, policy and correspondence. Lead the program planning, monitoring and reporting of FRM projects ensuring project eligibility, risk management, monitoring and delivery against funding guidelines and reporting requirements to ensure key milestones are achieved across projects. Coordinate correspondence and reporting accountabilities for the FRM team, including project reporting and development of communications for a range of internal and external stakeholders. Procure and manage contracts where required to support deliverables for complex projects. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver strategic and operational objectives by modelling collaborative relationships and a high-performance workplace culture. Lead and model a performance development culture by participating in regular one on ones with your direct reports, your colleagues and through the implementation of performance and development plans for QRA. This role leads a team of 10 with 5 direct reports and reports to the Director, Hazard and Risk. QRA's workforce is agile and ready to respond quickly to support disaster priorities. You may have the opportunity to undertake other temporary duties or work in alternative locations to support impacted communities.We encourage you to reach out to the contact officer to find out more about this role, what we offer and what it's like working at QRA. To find out more about the Queensland Reconstruction Authority please visit our website Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not upload zipped files. Occupational group: Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr