About us
With branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

The CQ Region covers an area of about 604,824km2, approximately 34.9% of Queensland. The region has an estimated residential population of 422,141 people.

Benefits
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance of up to $185 per fortnight
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
• Relocation assistance

Key responsibilities
In the role of Principal Performance Advisor, you will provide high level advice to the District Director and District Leadership Team in monitoring project and program
performance in terms of time and cost, lead design and implementation of business processes for project and program management and coordinate project reviews Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Monitor financial and physical progress of project and program delivery against established performance indicators, including reporting savings, and recommend corrective actions at the district level
• Undertake the role of district lead of program and project management business systems; lead the design and implementation of business processes for program and project management methodologies within the District and Region and influence internal and external stakeholders to adopt common methodologies and standards for program and project health reporting and analysis to improve program and project governance, knowledge sharing and the re-use of information
• Undertake project reviews in conjunction with district officers to audit compliance and statewide consistency with the established project and program management processes and systems
• Provide specialist advice to the District Director and assist the Regional Program Manager in ensuring the QTRIP development and management aligns with government priorities and the outcomes sought by the department

Mandatory qualifications & conditions
• Current holder of a Class C driver's licence
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role

Desirable qualifications & experience
• A recognised tertiary qualification in a related discipline

Requirements of the role
• Gains insight into issues by analysing the available information in a critical manner. Thinks laterally to generate options and identifies long term consequences to justify appropriate solutions. Demonstrates courage in making decisions, even when under pressure
• Embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity
• Develops and sustains relationships with leaders and employees to a high standard
• Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence, and transparency
• Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management approaches, with a demonstrated working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Australian and International standards, certification, and accreditation criteria

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/629818/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 April 2025