Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Advisor to join the Office of the Chief People and Culture Officer (OCPCO). This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that supports strategic HR leadership across the department.

As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in managing executive correspondence, briefings, and reporting functions that support the delivery of key HR branch priorities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing timely, high-quality advice and ensuring alignment with government protocols and departmental standards.

What you'll be doing:
As a trusted coordination point, you'll ensure the seamless flow of information and requests across the Chief's office and the broader HR branch—supporting timely, consistent and high-quality outcomes.

You will:
• Be the key connection between the Chief's office and business partners and key stakeholders — managing incoming and outgoing work with precision and professionalism.
• Lead the coordination of executive briefings, ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions, ensuring they meet government protocols and quality standards.
• Triage incoming work, and review and synthesise complex information to support the effective, efficient and professional office operations.
• Monitor and manage deliverables, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met and communications are aligned across the branch.
• Collaborate across teams to support the delivery of branch priorities and initiatives, strategic planning, business performance, risk and audit reporting.

What we're looking for:
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle competing priorities, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

You'll need to demonstrate:
• High-level written communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit executive-level correspondence and documents.
• Strong judgement and prioritisation skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and drive action.
• Experience managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset and political acumen to navigate complex organisational environments.
• Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Queensland Government systems and governance frameworks is highly desirable.

What you'll bring:
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, public administration, business, or a related field, or at least 4 years' experience supporting executive offices or senior leadership teams in a large or government organisation.
• Experience preparing a variety of documents including high-level briefings and correspondence.
• Ability to quickly learn and use departmental systems.
• A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware workplace practices.

Why join us?
At TMR, we're united by our purpose to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders.

We offer:
• Flexible, permanent employment with generous leave and superannuation benefits.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and professional growth.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of Queensland's transport network.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/656666/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 09 September 2025