Principal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Some of your responsibilities will include:
Manage aviation and public passenger transport service contracts with Translink delivery partners. Assist the Manager (Contracts) and other team members ensuring that all parties' obligations are met through the implementation of contract administration frameworks.
Establish effective working relationships with Translink passenger transport service providers to implement and successfully deliver performance management Planning and undertaking regular contract meetings with delivery partners to monitor and recommend service performance improvements. Manage disputes and performance issues. Analyse a wide variety of Translink passenger transport service providers and performance related information using multiple tools and systems.
Lead negotiations and manage multi-discipline negotiation teams in complex environments working with legal, financial and other parties as required. Demonstrates an effective understanding of negotiation dynamics and consistently utilises successful influencing behaviours.
Develop high-quality correspondence and business documents to assist in contract variations and extensions for existing services in collaboration with Finance, Legal Services, and Procurement stakeholders. Present confidently and effectively to peers, suppliers and executive stakeholders.
Manage the development, review and endorse clear and concise contractual documentation for more complex, medium to high-risk contracts.

Requirements of the role:
Experience in commercial or performance-based contract management practices will be highly regarded.
Ability to successfully form strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Ability to analyse service contract data and performance information to proactively form evidence-based recommendations to executive management.
Demonstrated sound governance by modelling ethical decision-making processes and abiding by government probity requirements.
Upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources.
Qualifications in commerce, accounting, economics, law or contract administration will be highly regarded.
Travel to regional centres and remote communities when required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/632674/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • Principal Advisor

    6 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

    The Principal Advisor will work with Child Safety services centres to attract, recruit and retain PO2 Safety Officers. With a focus and priority to provide consistent and contemporary screening and recruitment processes, creating effective and efficient recruitment to the regions. The Principal Advisor will also provide project management skills to implement...

  • Principal Advisor

    6 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

    As part of the Workforce Planning team, the Principal Advisor develops and manages workforce planning functions, projects and activities for DCYJMA. **The Principal Advisor's key responsibilities are**: - Manage complex and significant workforce projects and activities that contribute to the development of workforce capability and capacity to achieve...

  • Principal Projects Advisor

    6 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Tourism, Innovation and Sport Full time

    The Principal Projects Advisor is responsible for coordinating key executive briefings, datasets, dashboards and staying across projects and strategies which are of high priority for the Director-General. This Principal Projects Advisor role is highly collaborative working with areas across the department to ensure the multi-purpose data sets and project...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Department**: The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts Full time

    The role of the Principal Advisor is to provide expert advice to the Director of Forensic Disability that reflects analysis of clinical, legislative and system issues, and to provide a leadership role in undertaking tasks and activities that contribute to the proper and efficient administration of the Forensic Disability Act (2011). Applications to remain...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Are you a passionate, experienced leader in student behaviour and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support? Help lead the way in behaviour support - become our Principal Advisor and champion equitable, evidence-based systems to make a different for every studentThe department's four-year Equity andExcellence strategy aims to deliver fair and high quality education...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Are you a passionate, experienced leader in student behaviour and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support? Help lead the way in behaviour support - become our Principal Advisor and champion equitable, evidence-based systems to make a different for every studentThe department's four-year Equity and Excellence strategy aims to deliver fair and high quality education...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity exists for two high performing individuals to join The Wave (Rail), within Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in the role of AO7 Principal Advisor (Comms and Engagement).The Wave (Rail) project, previously known as the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project, is a generational infrastructure project that will revolutionise travel for the...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

    As Principal Advisor, you will provide strategic support and advice to the Deputy Director-General (CSSR) and the Executive Leadership Team on major policies and issues relating to the effective management of the division and program responsibilities. Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Represent the Deputy Director-General...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

    Lead internal communication at Transport and Main Roads as Principal Advisor.Drive cultural change, deliver strategic messaging, and support executive leadership in a flexible, inclusive environment. Use your expertise to engage employees and shape communication programs that make a real impact. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer...