CareerPlan

Head of Development Services

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead strategic leadership across development approvals, asset protection, developer engagement, and governance of complex developer-initiated projects for Canberra's water and wastewater networks.

Role type

Senior leadership (Head of Development Services)

Builds

Sustainable growth of water and wastewater services for the ACT community

Domain

Utilities / Water & Wastewater / Construction & Development

Required skills

Strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, commercial acumen, asset management, regulatory framework knowledge, financial management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Experience in engineering, business, or related disciplines

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across development approvals, asset protection, developer engagement, and project governance; drive continuous improvement and influence strategic outcomes; manage complex commercial negotiations and stakeholder relationships.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership