Principal Advisor (Strategy & Planning)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads is seeking a Principal Advisor (Strategy & Planning) to lead strategic and master planning for Queensland’s boat harbour portfolio. Based in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, you’ll manage complex projects, provide expert guidance, and collaborate with MSQ, other agencies, local governments, and industry bodies.

You will develop governance frameworks, coordinate specialist consultants, and prepare high-level ministerial material while ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic planning projects.
• Strong analytical and research abilities to support planning.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the State Boat Harbour Master Planning Program (SBHMPP) and governance for planning processes.
• Provide specialist advice on boat harbour planning and transport planning matters.
• Oversee strategic planning projects contributing to master planning and public marine infrastructure delivery.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including MSQ, TMR Property, other agencies, and industry bodies.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, reports, briefing notes, cabinet submissions and other formal documents.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Town planning

Transport planning

Job description

Bring your strategic planning expertise to Maritime Safety Queensland and help shape the future of Queensland's state-managed boat harbours. As Principal Advisor (Strategy & Planning), you will lead complex master planning and strategic planning projects, provide specialist advice and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver integrated planning solutions.

The position is classified AO7, with a salary range of $139,942 - $149,935 per annum. It is a temporary full-time opportunity for six months, with the possibility of extension, based in Brisbane or Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Principal Advisor (Strategy & Planning) to support strategy and planning for TMR's eight state-owned and managed boat harbours. These strategic maritime public assets provide safe and efficient all-tide deep-water access to Queensland's waterways and support sustainable maritime and tourism sectors and public recreation.

In the role of Principal Advisor (Strategy & Planning) you will support the effective management and delivery of strategy and planning activities for TMR's state managed boat harbour portfolio.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Project manage and oversee the delivery of the State Boat Harbour Master Planning Program (SBHMPP) including development of project plans, governance frameworks, project management of individual boat harbour master planning processes and stakeholder engagement. This includes engaging and managing specialist consultant services to deliver planning, studies and investigations.
• Provide specialist advice, information and innovative solutions relating to boat harbour planning matters, considering the broader strategic context and transport planning matters.
• Project manage and oversee the delivery of strategic planning projects and activities contributing to the implementation of master planning outcomes, planning for public marine infrastructure and integrated transport planning solutions which support MSQ's strategic priorities and objectives for the harbours portfolio.
• Build strong partnerships and networks with subject matter experts and key internal and external stakeholder groups including within MSQ, TMR Property, other state and federal government agencies, local governments, and industry bodies.
• Providing expert advice and preparing complex ministerial correspondence, reports, briefing notes, cabinet submissions and other general correspondence on behalf of the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General, General Manager and Executive Director.

Mandatory conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role

• Relevant experience in the delivery of strategic planning projects with experience and/or qualifications in town planning or transport planning. Experience with infrastructure planning projects also desirable.
• Experience developing and managing projects, including undertaking procurement, progress reporting and evaluation, and ensuring good governance in line with best practice approaches.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with subject matter experts and diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including strong analytical and research skills and ability to summarise and communicate complex ideas.
• Understanding of relevant legislative, policy and planning regulatory frameworks, and relevant transport strategies and plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, both autonomously and as part of a team to deliver a program of work.
• Occasional intrastate travel is required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

For further information about the role, contact Alex Cramb, A/Director (Boat Harbours), on 0499 819 593.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Fishery & Marine