Principal Program Advisor

As Our Principal Program Advisor, You Will

• Coordinate and synthesise input from subject matter experts across legal, communications, scientific, compliance and governance disciplines to prepare briefs, submissions and correspondence on behalf of the Directorate. This role provides

advisory support to a variety of subject matter experts ensuring content is accurate, appropriately structured and audience-focused.

• The Principal Program Advisory is the Program's subject matter expert for regulatory matters. They lead good practice regulatory projects and initiatives, with an emphasis on 'Codes of Practice'.
• Identify information from a wide range of sources and provide strategic analysis and advice on complex operation program, policy and legislative issues relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program).
• Prepare policy, procedural, practice and case specific advice in support of the Program responses to requests for information from the Queensland State Government, the National Management Group and other oversight bodies.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, including Parliamentary Briefs, Ministerial and Director- General briefs; verbally brief executive leadership, senior management and departmental staff when required. Conduct research, analysis and review of complex issues that may escalate and/or result in departmental disruptions and implement appropriate action.
• Develop, manage and implement projects and programs that support the effective delivery of services relevant to the Program. Provide high level program management advice and direction in relation to program initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations to deliver on project outcomes that support the Program's capacity to deliver and maintain quality services.
• Provide high level liaison, consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders towards the development and implementation of whole-of-government policy and program initiatives relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the Program.
• Develop good working relationships across the team which support a culture of respect, collaboration and diversity, and which enhance service provision to support achievement of the Program's goals.

You May Also Have

• While not mandatory tertiary qualifications in law and experience working in policy, regulation and/or compliance areas will be well regarded.

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

• Have visible impact in your community and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/665378/25
Closing Date:
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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