• Demonstrated experience leading complex policy, regulatory or legislative development in a government context, including operating effectively within multi‑layered authorising environments involving executives, elected representatives and statutory obligations.

• Proven ability to translate strategic direction into clear, coherent and implementable policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks, ensuring alignment with Council priorities and the ability to measure outcomes and impacts.

• Being able to successfully work with elected representatives to deliver on their vision and accept their guidance

• Strong understanding of regulatory systems, statutory processes and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, with demonstrated experience managing legal compliance and modernising policy and local law portfolios.

• Demonstrated capability in evidence‑based decision‑making, applying research, impact assessment, regulatory analysis and trend analysis to inform policy design, review and prioritisation.

• Proven leadership of high‑performing, multidisciplinary policy and regulatory teams, including building capability, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement across policy, transport policy and local laws functions.

• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate effectively across complex organisational environments, working with service delivery areas, subject matter experts and corporate stakeholders to integrate policy development with implementation insights.

• Proven experience managing complex work programs and competing priorities, delivering high‑quality policy and legislative outputs within constrained timeframes and governance requirements.

• Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide authoritative policy and legislative advice and clearly articulate risks, options and implications for senior executives and elected representatives.

Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in:

• Leading organisational performance to deliver coordinated, responsive, and customer-focused outcomes.

• Inclusive and people-focused leadership style in line with Council’s Leadership Blueprint, with demonstrated success in building high-performing, values-led teams and positive workplace cultures.

• Maintaining and developing relationships across organisational boundaries to drive consistent and seamless delivery and the direction of resources to corporate priorities

• Communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with the ability to collaborate and influence across government, industry and community.

• Managing complex and contentious issues with high sensitivity and competing stakeholder interests 

• Leading thinking and influencing decisions about initiatives to create public value. 

Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in: 

• Proven success in building an engaged, customer-focused workforce aligned to strategic priorities and public value.  

• Leading design and implementation of frameworks and processes that deliver measurable value and operational excellence.  

• Planning and optimising service resourcing with sound judgment, agility, and strong risk management.  

• Building collaborative models with stakeholders and partners, leveraging influence to align interests and drive shared outcomes.  

• Championing shared outcomes, negotiating budgets, and leading joint proposals reflecting strategic alignment.  

• Influencing stakeholders and decision makers across complex businesses to deliver integrated solutions and resolve competing priorities. 

Demonstrated ability to undertake broad executive leadership beyond the specific requirements of the position, across the organisation, including the ability to:

• Collaborate across organisational boundaries with shared accountability, influencing strategic outcomes and fostering alignment across diverse business units.  

• Participate meaningfully in strategic decision-making forums, representing Brisbane City Council with authority and credibility to the community, other levels of government, and industry stakeholders.  

• Own and champion corporate values, strategies, policies, and directions—particularly Council values, the Code of Conduct, workplace justice, diversity and inclusion, Zero Harm, and flexible work arrangements—ensuring these are embedded in operational practice and leadership behaviours.  

• Lead and advocate for strategic corporate management agendas, including customer service, service delivery, change management, and people management, integrating these principles into business operations to drive performance and public value.  

• Provide decisive leadership during disaster events, including fulfilling the role of Incident Controller within the Local Disaster Coordination Centre, and implementing strategic directions from the Local Disaster Management Group with clarity, composure, and authority.