Chief Operating Officer

Coexistence Queensland

About the Organisation

Coexistence Queensland, established on 1 July 2024, is an independent statutory body dedicated to enhancing sustainable coexistence across Queensland. Originally known as the GasFields Commission Queensland, our organisation has a rich history of over a decade in managing the relationships between landholders, rural communities, and the onshore gas sector. With the rapid evolution of the energy landscape, our remit has expanded to include a broader range of resources and renewable energy industries.

Our mission is to bring stakeholders together to collaborate, resolve issues, and achieve balanced economic, environmental, and socially responsible outcomes. We facilitate better relationships between landholders, rural and regional communities, and the energy and resources industries by serving as a central point of contact on coexistence matters. We also develop educational materials, provide strategic advice to government and industry, and support health and wellbeing initiatives within communities.

About the Role | Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The COO is responsible for translating strategy into action, implementing organisational goals, and overseeing annual operations planning and reporting. This role plays a crucial part in fostering a high-performing culture, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry leaders, and regional communities.

The COO will provide executive leadership and operational direction across three core functions: Policy, Strategy and Risk, and Communication and Engagement. As the CEO’s right-hand, the COO will also deputise when required to ensure effective leadership continuity.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic leadership and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture within Coexistence Queensland
• Oversee the development and execution of key organisational strategies, including stakeholder engagement, policy advice, and communication initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government, industry stakeholders, and community representatives
• Represent Coexistence Queensland in high-level forums, stakeholder engagement activities, and industry events
• Ensure operational efficiency through robust risk management, governance and performance oversight
• Provide strategic advice and insights to the CEO and Board, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities
• Lead and develop teams to enhance organisational capability and effectiveness.

About You

You are an accomplished senior executive with a track record of driving strategic initiatives, leading high-performing teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments. Your ability to build enduring relationships, combined with strong operational and leadership skills, makes you an ideal candidate for this role.

 To be successful in this role you need: 

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of senior executive experience in a relevant field
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives in complex regulatory and policy environments
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated expertise in government liaison, stakeholder engagement and policy advisory
• A commitment to fostering sustainable coexistence and delivering positive outcomes for communities and industries.

Application

Coexistence Queensland are committed to inclusive and diverse practices, including recruitment and selection which ensures people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal opportunity to apply and participate.

How to Apply

For confidential enquiries please contact, Gerard Kerr, General Manager, Executive Search and Selection, Kingston Human Capital on 0432 544 444 or via email gerard@kingstonhumancapital.com.au

To be considered for this pivotal role, please provide the following information for assessment of your suitability:

• Your current resume
• A maximum two-page cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.