Senior Advisor (Illegal Camping & Declarations)

Osborne Richardson are partnering with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), South Coast Region, to find an experienced Senior Advisor (Illegal Camping & Declarations) for a 6 month contract, with a possible extension, based out of Nerang on the Gold Coast.

Sitting in the Land Management and Corridor Management team within Program Delivery and Operations, this is a genuinely interesting role. You'll take the lead on illegal camping and other unauthorised use of state-controlled roads and TMR land right across a region that runs from the NSW border up to Springwood and out west past Boonah, covering the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim. It's a role for someone who can work out the legal and policy position on a tricky matter, then pull all the right people together to get it sorted properly and fairly.

What you'll be doing

- Managing illegal camping and other unauthorised access, use and activities on state-controlled roads and TMR land, including the correspondence, briefs and reporting that go with it
- Coordinating every aspect of compliance action: establishing legal grounds and priorities, booking police and TMR representatives for site visits, engaging outreach services, organising clean-ups and towing, and preparing compliance notices
- Undertaking Human Rights Compatibility Assessments and arranging cultural heritage assessments
- Establishing the circumstances and legislative requirements for each scenario and tailoring action plans to suit
- Undertaking state-controlled road declaration processes and advising on complex land and corridor management matters




- Interpreting and applying legislation, policy and procedure to support sound decision-making
- Developing, delivering and monitoring a sub-program of works aligned to the Region's broader program
- Preparing memos, reports, briefing notes and general correspondence, and keeping accurate records and registers

What we're looking for

- Solid experience managing compliance, enforcement or regulatory matters relating to the unauthorised use or occupation of public land, such as local laws, state land, road reserves or transport corridors
- A robust ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedure to complex and sensitive matters, then build a practical action plan around it
- Experience with, or a strong understanding of, human rights compatibility and cultural heritage considerations in decision-making
- Excellent written skills, with a track record of preparing briefs, memos, reports and briefing notes
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including police, outreach and support services, internal teams and contractors
- Sound judgement, the confidence to work autonomously, and the good sense to know when to escal
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills, and the ability to deliver to the required standard within tight timeframes

A background in policy, legal, regulatory compliance, investigations or land and corridor management will be highly regarded. Experience with road declaration processes is a real bonus.

What's on offer: up to $84.56 per hour + super, a flexible full-time 6 month contract with a possible extension, and a varied, meaningful role with TMR on the Gold Coast. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Advisor (Illegal Camping & Declarations) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 City of Gold Coast