Manager (Program Planning)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Brisbane is seeking a Manager (Program Planning) to lead best practice program management and oversee the development of Regional Transport Blueprints and long-term infrastructure programs across Queensland.

Based in Brisbane, you will advise Delivery Program Managers, coordinate regional planning and governance, manage program risks, and support investment readiness through the Delivery Program Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and/or guidance on the Delivery Program Framework, methods and tools in line with best practice program management such as P3O and MSP®, including:
• Regional Transport Blueprint and 10+ year infrastructure program development
• Delivery Program governance, planning, development and implementation
• Delivery Program risks and issues management.
• Lead and coordinate the development and review of Regional Transport Blueprints and related 10+ year Infrastructure Programs for delivery areas.
• Develop and review the Delivery Program Framework to support consistent statewide program planning and delivery practices.
• Provide the provision of Delivery Program training, education, coaching and support to Program Owners, Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Managers and relevant Program Management Offices.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on the establishment and tracking of program planning KPIs to support investment readiness, long-term infrastructure program development and consistency in the application of the Delivery Program Framework.
• Provide specialist advice and assistance with delivery program health checks, pre and post implementation reviews and quality reviews of delivery program documentation.
• Keep abreast of and evaluate the effectiveness of delivery program tools and techniques that support infrastructure program development, improved delivery performance and productivity.

Job description

In the role of Manager (Program Planning), you will provide best practice program management and delivery program planning advice to Delivery Program Managers across the state and lead the development of Regional Transport Blueprints and the related 10+ year Infrastructure Programs for each TMR Region.

We are seeking a Manager (Program Planning) to join our team based in Brisbane.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide specialist advice and/or guidance on the Delivery Program Framework, methods and tools in line with best practice program management such as P3O and MSP®, including:
• Regional Transport Blueprint and 10+ year infrastructure program development
• Delivery Program governance, planning, development and implementation
• Delivery Program risks and issues management.
• Lead and coordinate the development and review of Regional Transport Blueprints and related 10+ year Infrastructure Programs for delivery areas.
• Develop and review the Delivery Program Framework to support consistent statewide program planning and delivery practices.
• Provide the provision of Delivery Program training, education, coaching and support to Program Owners, Program Managers, Project Managers, Business Managers and relevant Program Management Offices.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on the establishment and tracking of program planning KPIs to support investment readiness, long-term infrastructure program development and consistency in the application of the Delivery Program Framework.
• Provide specialist advice and assistance with delivery program health checks, pre and post implementation reviews and quality reviews of delivery program documentation.
• Keep abreast of and evaluate the effectiveness of delivery program tools and techniques that support infrastructure program development, improved delivery performance and productivity.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703650/26

Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026

Occupational group

Policy & Planning