Principal Advisor

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a highly organized, strategic thinker to advise senior leaders within the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation. You will be responsible for high-level strategic input and delivering executive-level materials across multiple regions and partners.

The role focuses on protecting Queensland’s iconic natural areas, driving governance and planning, and providing informed guidance to influence decisions that benefit communities and environments.

Qualifications

• Provides high-level strategic advice and practical solutions in complex environments.
• Prepares executive briefings, reports, correspondence and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic advice to senior leaders in DETSI.
• Support governance, planning and performance activities.
• Engage with regional and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) contributes to ensuring some of our most diverse natural environments are maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of our most wonderful places. We're seeking a highly organised, strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, sound judgement and experience providing high-level advice in complex environments. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where your influence will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates the ability to provide high-level strategic advice, analyse complex issues and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses exceptional communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality briefings, reports, correspondence and other executive-level materials.
• Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships, confidently working across regions, business units and external partners to achieve outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Play a key role supporting senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions that shape the management of Queensland's iconic parks, forests and protected areas.

Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role spanning governance, business planning, performance reporting, stakeholder engagement and executive support.

Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, leadership, professional growth and making a meaningful difference for Queensland communities and natural environments.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/700044/26Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

The Queensland Government is committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Location: Toowoomba, 400 George Street Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, Maroochydore, Maryborough, Other locations within South East or South West regions at existing QPWS office locations negotiable, please advise your preference with your application.