Chief Operating Officer

State: QLD

Department: Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority

Position: SES2(H)

Employment type: Contract Flexible full-time

Location: Brisbane Inner City

Salary: - $195043 - $213124 (yearly)- $8597.50 - $9290.6 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Mon Aug 03 2026

QRIDA is seeking a Chief Operating Officer who will be responsible for contributing to the strategic direction and overall success of QRIDA - as a client, customer and stakeholder focused organisation. This includes being a key advisor to the QRIDA Board. As a key contributor through establishing and maintaining appropriate governance arrangements (including internal and external audit and company secretariat); the corporate service functions and oversees farm debt services including farm business debt mediation and debt restructuring. This role makes a genuine difference to the people of rural and regional Queensland by providing targeted financial assistance - in response to disaster events (e.g. floods/cyclones), severe drought conditions or for enhancing farm productivity and viability. For a full details of key responsibilities, see the attached role description.