Be at the centre of Queensland’s largest and most complex transport program! As a Principal Advisor (Strategy and Integration), you’ll represent TMR in forums, coordinate governance processes, and lead the development of high‑quality briefings, submissions and reports on complex and sensitive matters. Working closely with internal and external partners, you will help resolve emerging issues and ensure transport planning aligns with TMR’s strategic objectives.

As a Principal Advisor in the Strategy and Integration unit, you will play a critical role in coordinating governance arrangements and cross-agency planning activities, preparing strategic advice and reporting, and supporting senior leaders to deliver outcomes that align with TMR's objectives for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Games).

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Representing TMR's interests in cross-agency working groups and coordinate TMR's technical input to external Games planning activities.
- Identifying and helping to resolve transport matters arising from whole-of-Games planning activities to support safe, efficient and reliable transport outcomes.
- Preparation of agendas and meeting papers for TMR governance bodies.
- Preparation of correspondence, submissions, briefing notes and other materials on complex issues related to the Games.
- Development, fostering and maintenance of effective internal and external networks with a focus on delivering high-quality service and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role,



you will need to demonstrate the following:

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.

Requirements of the role:

- Demonstrated strong understanding of TMR's role and responsibilities in relation to the Games and other matters of interest to the government.
- Ability to rigorously analyse policies and plans, and provide advice to senior leaders and stakeholders, in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated experience in program management and an ability to partner with stakeholders to manage, monitor, and report on program deliverables. Makes considered and ethical decisions based on program requirements and considers the broader context.
- Possession of excellent communication skills and a proven ability to develop and maintain effective and diverse networks and professional relationships to represent TMR interests in cross-agency forums, and to negotiate with stakeholders to drive program outcomes.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:

- Work/life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
- 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.

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting chance, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Loretta McLaren can be contacted on 0447 587 *** should you have any questions regarding this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

📌 Principal Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Transport & Main Roads QLD
📍 Brisbane