Principal Policy Advisor

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

As Principal Policy Advisor, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of priority initiatives that aim to reduce the impact of road trauma in Queensland.

As part of a team that operates on the forefront of innovation and proactively adopts new approaches to policy development such as complex systems analysis and human centred design approaches, this role provides a real opportunity to use your strong policy, communication and project management skills to contribute to a significant and challenging program with a state-wide and national impact.


Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing road safety related projects and ensuring alignment with the strategic direction of the division and the department, while overseeing and mentoring a small work team.
  • Developing policy advice and/or recommendations, reviewing and analysing legislation, preparing high level documents including Cabinet submissions, options papers, reports, briefings and sensitive correspondence, that use evidence, reflect good practice nationally and internationally, respond to government priorities and strategic directions, and contribute to improved road safety for the community.
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders in other TMR business areas, other government agencies (Commonwealth, state and local), academia, industry and the community.
  • Monitoring developments in other Australian and international jurisdictions around emerging technologies and approaches that will assist to achieve desired policy outcomes.

Additional benefits this role offers include:

  • Work and Life balance, including flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
  • Beautiful City location close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a ten[1]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 and superannuation.
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 during the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/571281/24

Closing Date:
Thursday, 27 June 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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