Principal Program Reporting Advisor, Transport and Main Roads

As the Principal Program Reporting Advisor (Portfolio Reporting and Analysis), you'll lead the development of high-impact reporting and analysis for the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP). This pivotal role supports state and federal budget processes, parliamentary hearings, and whole-of-government reporting - delivering insights that drive performance and inform decision-making across the department. If you're passionate about data-driven reporting and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.

In the role of Principal Program Reporting Advisor (Portfolio Reporting and Analysis) you will lead the reporting and analysis for the department's annual Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) publication.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead program data input to the QTRIP and the State Budget documentation, as well as the department's Annual Report.

• Deliver insightful program performance analysis for delivery areas and senior executives and respond to internal and external reporting needs. This includes developing reporting and dashboard processes, procedures and guidelines, extracting relevant financial and non-financial data, and conducting data verification activities.

• Pursue advancements in reporting and reliability of program data across the department's systems and program management business processes. This includes representing the team and business unit in relevant working groups and collaborating with reporting stakeholders, systems and data owners to lead, design and develop improvements to reporting requirements, data analytics, master data quality and governance. 

• Investigate and analyse program data and information collected from various systems and sources, and use it to support and prepare capital employment estimates, timely and accurate advice or fact-checking for ad hoc requests about TMR's infrastructure program for various audiences. 

• Support managers, and provide leadership, mentoring, technical and peer review to colleagues in the team to develop reporting capabilities. This includes managing operational tasks and providing guidance and advice in implementing reporting and data collection improvements, efficiencies and automations.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in interpreting and analysing large, complex data sets from various sources such as systems, cloud connections and databases and using tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI to prepare accurate, high-quality spreadsheets, dashboards, reports and presentations.

• Demonstrated expertise in crafting clear, concise key messages from program analysis, delivering high quality, accurate written or verbal advice to support senior executive decision-making, and preparing materials for non-technical external audiences, including Ministerial briefings, departmental correspondence, parliamentary questions, and media releases.

• Strong ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders across the department and external partners, including Queensland Treasury and the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

• Highly proficient time management and organisational skills, with a proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and consistently deliver high-quality results.

• Provide leadership to colleagues and direct reports and enhance team capability by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in data reporting and analysis.

Additional Benefits this role offers:

• Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.

• Beautiful City location close to active and public transport, with just over a 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 and superannuation

Please refer to the role description for more information about the position and key responsibilities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months