Senior Advisor

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Advisor role at Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in the Office of the Chief People and Culture Officer. In this role, you will utilise your strategic thinking, communication and coordination skills to support executive operations, manage high-level correspondence and drive business performance reporting. If you are passionate about people, processes, and purpose, this could be your next career move.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Advisor to join the Office of the Chief People and Culture Officer (OCPCO). This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that supports strategic HR leadership across the department.

As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in managing executive correspondence, briefings, and reporting functions that support the delivery of key HR branch priorities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing timely, high-quality advice and ensuring alignment with government protocols and departmental standards.

Responsibilities
  • Be the key connection between the Chief's office and business partners and key stakeholders — managing incoming and outgoing work with precision and professionalism.
  • Lead the coordination of executive briefings, ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions, ensuring they meet government protocols and quality standards.
  • Triage incoming work, and review and synthesise complex information to support the effective, efficient and professional office operations.
  • Monitor and manage deliverables, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met and communications are aligned across the branch.
  • Collaborate across teams to support the delivery of branch priorities and initiatives, strategic planning, business performance, risk and audit reporting.
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle competing priorities, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

You'll Need To Demonstrate
  • High-level written communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit executive-level correspondence and documents.
  • Strong judgement and prioritisation skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and drive action.
  • Experience managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A strategic mindset and political acumen to navigate complex organisational environments.
  • Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Queensland Government systems and governance frameworks is highly desirable.
What You'll Bring
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR, public administration, business, or a related field, or at least 4 years' experience supporting executive offices or senior leadership teams in a large or government organisation.
  • Experience preparing a variety of documents including high-level briefings and correspondence.
  • Ability to quickly learn and use departmental systems.
  • A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware workplace practices.
We Offer
  • Flexible, permanent employment with generous leave and superannuation benefits.
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and professional growth.
  • Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of Queensland's transport network.
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