Principal Advisor

• Permanent full-time position in a great location
• Flexible working conditions and ongoing opportunities for training and career development
• Be involved in one of TMR's largest transport infrastructure programs

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and on-going management of complex transport network, area, corridor, route and link
• Manage issues and public information about activities including the provision of high-level strategic advice and reports to the Manager (Strategic Planning) and Regional Director.
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure results are achieved.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues in transport study methodologies and techniques and actively contribute to the management of the unit.
• Lead and direct specific tasks or projects (involving the region and other departmental staff) to effectively coordinate and deliver various project activities on time and within budget.
• Consult and negotiate with internal and external agencies and represent the department at meetings on integrated land use and transport planning issues and projects.
• Research and evaluate the transport implications of major land use planning activities and major development
• Prepare complex reports, briefing notes and general correspondence.

Mandatory Qualifications And Conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Desirable: Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or similar qualification with detailed knowledge of the Planning Act 2016, Economic Development Act 2012, Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 and strategic land use planning processes and policies in Queensland. A degree in Civil Engineering with Post Graduate qualification in Transport Planning will also be highly regarded.
• Desirable: A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence

Requirements of the role

• Role models courage in making decisions under pressure or in the absence of complete information.
• Empowers collaborative decision making in the team.
• Works with the team to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success.
• Implements reporting mechanisms to oversee the work of the team and provide appropriate levels of input.
• Supports others to embrace and operate within legislative and policy frameworks that guide everyday practice.
• Analyses data and trends to identify risks to project activities and empowers others to incorporate risk management into planning.
• Transport Planning: Concept Planning, Studies and Advice - Applies an advanced understanding of traffic and transport principals and selects the most appropriate processes to develop quality outcomes for transport schemes, and guides others.
• Town Planning: Knowledge of Strategic and Regional Planning (Integrated Transport Planning) - Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of Strategic and Regional Planning.

Benefits of working at TMR

• We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• We invest in individual career pathways and development plans.
• We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program.
• We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture and Accessibility and Inclusion Advocacy Networks.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669724/25
Closing Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
Occupational group
Policy & Planning