Principal Advisor

4 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

In the role of Principal Advisor (Government Partnerships) you will be part of the team responsible for an intergovernmental relations function within TMR, with a strong focus on policy coordination and external partnerships.
The primary focus of this role is to support TMR's strategic partnership with local government, the Roads and Transport Alliance, and administration of the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) policy and funding. 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 local governments.
You will also be required to work across the Government Partnerships team in response to business needs to ensure the effective delivery of the broader Government Partnerships priorities and workload.

**Some of your responsibilities will include**:

- Developing and nurturing effective external relationships with stakeholders, committees and working groups across Queensland
- Developing and critically analysing complex policies and advising on significant policy issues, including strategic priorities for Queensland
- Providing support, and writing correspondence on behalf of the Minister, Director
- General, Deputy Director-General, and Executive Director, such as Cabinet submissions, ministerial correspondence, briefing notes and policy/ research papers on complex policy issues relevant to the transport network
- Working collaboratively and constructively within the Government Partnerships team to contribute to a cohesive and high performing work unit, whilst actively participating in performance conversations to build and support a culture of performance improvement.

Please note, this role undertakes travel within Queensland.
Joining the Government Partnerships unit will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career. So, if you are highly detailed and love working with a dynamic team, this role is for you.

**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:

- 4 weeks annual leave
- 2 weeks sick leave per year
- Long-service leave after 7 years
- Salary sacrificing
- parental leave
- generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
Applications will remain current for 12 monthsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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