
Principal Advisor (Program Performance)
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Posted 4 days ago
Embracing a population of around 2,385, Cloncurry stands as the welcoming heart of the outback. Direct flights offer seamless connections to Townsville, Cairns, and Brisbane. Just 120km away from the bustling town of Mount Isa, Cloncurry boasts outstanding education facilities at both Cloncurry State School (Prep - Grade 12) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Prep - Grade 9). Accompanied by Daycare, Kindergarten, and local medical facilities, Cloncurry ensures a holistic and vibrant community experience.
In the role of Principal Advisor (Program Performance), 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 state-wide 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.
• Coordinate the monthly District Program Board meeting whose role is to manage the planning and implementation of the district delivery program's outputs in accordance with the Regional Plan and Program Delivery & Operations Delivery Program Framework.
• Achieve program and project outcomes through technical expertise, collaboration and influence.
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
• Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
o Must be eligible to work in Australia
o Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be
undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Desirable requirements:
o A qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a transport infrastructure
related discipline would be desirable.
o Experience working for a large multi-disciplined transport infrastructure
organisation in a program role would be desirable.
o Current holder of C Class drivers license
How to apply:
Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following information for the panel to assess your suitability:
• Your CV or resume (maximum five pages).
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills and experience, and your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/663011/25
Closing Date: Monday, 13th October 2025
About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.
We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.
We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.
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