Principal Advisor

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) vision is to create a single integrated network accessible to everyone. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.

Every day is different and so are our teams. We foster an inclusive workplace culture and will support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.

In the role of Principal Advisor (State and National Partnerships) in TMR's Government Partnerships team, you will be part of the team responsible for an intergovernmental relations function within the department, with a strong focus on policy coordination and external partnerships.

The primary focus of this role is to coordinate input into the national transport reform agenda to ensure that Queensland's policy objectives are reflected in reforms that impact the transport sector. This includes responding to emerging policy issues and building and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders who are critical in the department's interaction with state and federal governments and transport bodies.

You will also be required to work across the Government Partnerships team in response to business needs to ensure effective delivery of broader team priorities and workload.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Providing quality and timely briefing materials in relation to national transport policy issues, and high-level advice and support to the Minister, the Director-General and senior executives to facilitate effective participation at Infrastructure and Transport Ministers' meetings, Infrastructure and Transport Senior Officials' meetings, Austroads and other national transport meetings. This is done in consultation with stakeholders and with the support of your manager and senior leaders to ensure adherence to government conventions, policies and processes.

• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure TMR positions are reflected in state and national transport policy agendas.

• Representing TMR at intergovernmental meetings, and articulately and concisely presenting TMR positions.

• Writing Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, reports, correspondence and recommendations about complex policy issues in relation to transport reform, often in collaboration with the team and stakeholders across TMR.

• Working collaboratively and constructively within the Government Partnerships team to contribute to a strong, cohesive and high performing work unit, including supporting the Manager State and National Partnerships in the delivery of team objectives and actively participating in performance conversations to build and support a culture of performance excellence.

Additional Benefits this role offers:
• Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements with hours that suit you and a working from home option.
• Beautiful city location near the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens with just over 10- minute walk from Central station.
• Work with a supportive team with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member.
• Generous leave including:
o 4 weeks annual leave
o 2 weeks sick leave per year
o Long-service leave after 7 years
o Salary sacrificing
o parental leave
o generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.

Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/541124/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 08 February 2024