Director - People & Capability

About Marine Rescue Queensland

Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to ensuring safety on the water across Queensland through a statewide network that assists those in distress, educates boaters, and supports emergency services during crises.

Role Overview

As the Director of People & Capability, you will spearhead the strategy that brings together our integrated volunteer service to create a unified MRQ culture. Reporting directly to the Chief Officer, you will be responsible for enhancing volunteer attraction, development, recognition, and retention, fostering a culture defined by high performance, inclusiveness, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of initiatives that attract, recruit, develop, reward, and retain volunteers to improve emergency, safety, preparedness, mitigation, and response services statewide.
• Drive the advancement of a high-performance culture by integrating strategies in people, culture, and sustainability, enhancing community safety delivery capability.
• Provide strategic guidance on contemporary volunteerism trends and issues, representing MRQ in forums to achieve positive community outcomes.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships within government and non-government sectors to support volunteerism, community safety, and emergency management goals.
• Represent and negotiate on MRQ's behalf in high-level inter and intra-jurisdictional meetings, coordinating with agencies to increase emergency preparedness and awareness.
• Oversee human, financial, and physical resource management to ensure client service excellence and performance, promoting accountability and fairness within teams.
• Manage high-level correspondence, briefing notes, and communications with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with departmental governance.
• Lead multiple complex projects aligned with strategic priorities, ensuring continuous improvement, effective governance, and organizational risk management.

Requirements

• Current open ‘C’ Class Queensland Driver's Licence.
• Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and managing maritime services related to community and marine safety.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Queensland as required to meet service needs.
• Availability to provide occasional 24/7 support.
• No formal qualification mandated but relevant experience is essential.

Additional Details

Applications will remain valid for 12 months. The position includes responsibilities within the Administration occupational group.

Closing Date

Applications close on Tuesday, 4th August 2026.