Program Director

The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $9 billion—an 80:20 funding arrangement—for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), marking the largest single investment in the highway to date. This initiative aims to reduce crash severity and frequency, particularly between Gympie and Cairns, through measures such as wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures, with completion targeted by 2030. It builds on over $6 billion in planned investment under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2024-25 to 2027-28. Project prioritisation will be guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and both levels of government, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.

• Annual reimbursement of professional fees
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
• Relocation assistance

In the role of Program Director (BHTSP) you will be responsible for leading the delivery of the North Queensland Region's contribution of the BHTSP - approximately $2.9 billion of the $9 billion program.

• Lead, manage and coordinate a team of professionals (blend of internal and external resources) to ensure that all program, governance and approval activities associated with the development of the BHTSP is undertaken in accordance with TMR requirements and industry best-practice.
• Manage stakeholder engagement for the program with key government agencies (local, state and federal), other key stakeholders such as Traditional Owners and provide specialist advice to senior management on all aspects of the program, delivering audience specific presentations as required. This includes representing the district on BHTSP specific technical, commercial and contractual working groups and forums.
• Identify and harness the necessary internal and external expertise to deliver program objectives by creating a high performing team, nurturing a positive and high-performance work culture reflecting the values of collaboration, respect, efficiency and ensuring an environment of inclusion and psychosocial safety which fosters continued learning and sharing across the program team and broader TMR.
• Collaborate and work in partnership with the broader BHTSP teams across the state and the BHTSP PMO to ensure consistency of delivery and technical practices across the program, as well as ensuring approval activities inform, are considerate of, and are integrated with the overall program schedule and that key milestones, risks and mitigations are shared and achieved.
• Investigate, manage and resolve complex engineering and contractual issues associated with the program to achieve overall program performance objectives and ensure value for money is achieved.
• Manage, monitor and report on program progress (time, cost, quality, governance and other pre-determined measures), through the preparation and delivery of submissions and reports relating to planning, design and technical (including contract) issues and identify appropriate mitigation strategies to overcome issues or obstacles related to the program.

This position is available in Townsville or Cairns, please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/659272/25
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland. We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customers' needs in mind.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer's needs in mind.

Perks and benefits: Flexible work practices, Health and wellbeing, Job security and attractive salary and benefits, Generous leave entitlements, Diversity, Career development, Community impact.