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Principal Advisor (Program Controls)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$133,603-$143,125 p/a
Government & Defence → Government - State
Contract
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


We are seeking a Principal Advisor (Program Controls) to join our team for a temporary opportunity commencing ASAP until 30/06/2026.

Requirements of the role:
• Extensive knowledge and exposure to the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP). This includes operational frameworks, business rules, system processes, stakeholders, and master data applicable to the QTRIP.
• Demonstrated high-level strategic thinking and ability to analyse and interpret information from a wide variety of sources to inform the development, implementation and continuously improvement of program controls frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Proven ability to form, foster, and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the program management cohort and across the wider organisation.
• Demonstrates a proactive and solution-focused mindset by challenging the status quo, generating and embedding innovative ideas, and driving accountability for outcomes.
• Applies investigative analysis and perseveres in the face of obstacles, showing persistence in following up actions to resolution. Continuously seeks to streamline processes, improve efficiency and deliver tangible value to the program.

For further information please refer to the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668687/25
Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

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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