Director Presentation and Assets
Core
Lead a central portfolio of 130+ staff across asset presentation, capital projects, and facilities management for four zoo properties to ensure safe, functional environments aligned with conservation and visitor engagement.
Role type
Senior executive Director (Asset Management & Capital Delivery)
Builds
Long-term asset strategy, master planning, and precinct development for zoo facilities
Domain
Public sector conservation / Zoo operations / Infrastructure
Required skills
Asset management frameworks, lifecycle planning, capital project delivery, multi-site facilities management, contractor network management, strategic budgeting, risk management, master planning, precinct development, executive leadership, stakeholder advocacy
Preferred skills
Public sector or non-profit background, high-visitation destination experience, coaching mindset, political acumen
Technologies
Asset management systems, lifecycle planning tools
Responsibilities
Lead a central portfolio of 130+ staff spanning asset presentation, capital projects, and facilities management; Act as property champion for one zoo overseeing operations and advising on asset risk and capital investment; Ensure built and natural environments are safe, functional, and aligned with location character; Steer substantial budgets and contractor networks; Advocate at Board, Government, and industry levels.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite
