Principal Advisor

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation up to 12.75%

5 weeks annual leave + leave loading

Ongoing learning and development

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Townsville is seeking a Principal Advisor (Corridor Management) to lead the corridor management team across the Northern District. You will provide expert technical, legislative and policy advice on development assessment, land use planning, utilities and third-party access affecting the State-controlled transport network.

You will apply traffic, transport and urban planning expertise to navigate complex issues, influence planning outcomes and protect

Qualifications

• Experience leading corridor management teams.
• Ability to provide legislative and policy advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corridor Management team across the Northern District.
• Advise on planning documents to support transport objectives.
• Contribute to statutory planning documents integrating road, passenger and active transport with land use planning.
• Build relationships with government, statutory authorities, stakeholders and industry.
• Provide strategic transport and land use planning advice to optimise network.
• Consult with stakeholders to develop Corridor Management policies.
• Assess impacts and negotiate outcomes for planning submissions and third-party activities.
• Ensure legislative and policy compliance and mitigate impacts on transport corridors.

Skills

Corridor management

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Town Planning, Law, or equivalent

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Townsville QLD

As Principal Advisor (Corridor Management), you will lead corridor management activities across the Northern District, providing expert technical, legislative and policy advice on development assessment, land use planning, utilities and third-party activities affecting the State-controlled transport network.

You will apply your traffic, transport and urban planning expertise to navigate complex issues, influence planning and development outcomes, and protect TMR's current and future transport interests. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, negotiate effective outcomes, develop team capability and apply sound governance and risk management practices.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Corridor Management team in managing development impacts, land, utilities and third-party access, providing expert technical, legislative and policy advice.
• Advise on State and local government planning documents and initiatives to support transport objectives.
• Contribute to statutory planning documents to integrate road, passenger and active transport with land use planning.
• Build relationships with government, statutory authorities, stakeholders and industry to influence outcomes aligned with TMR requirements.
• Provide strategic advice on transport and land use planning to optimise current and future network infrastructure.
• Consult with stakeholders to develop Corridor Management policies and influence planning and development outcomes.
• Assess impacts and negotiate outcomes for planning submissions, development applications, utilities and third-party activities.
• Ensure legislative and policy compliance, prepare complex Ministerial briefs and correspondence, and mitigate impacts on transport corridors.

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence.
• Pre-employment checks, including criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Desirable requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Town Planning, Law, or equivalent qualifications relevant to the infrastructure industry.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Make considered, ethical decisions within the broader corridor management context.
• Lead and strengthen the capabilities of yourself and others.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, persistence and transparency.
• Maintain high standards through effective governance and risk management.
• Apply knowledge of traffic and transport planning and urban planning legislation.
• Critically evaluate complex issues and make informed, strategic decisions.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate to achieve customer-focused results.

Additional benefits include:

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging options

For further information, please refer to the role description.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Transport and Main Roads, we value respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and women.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706152/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026