Principal Officer, Indigenous & Local Government Relations

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Five weeks annual leave + leave day

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Cairns is seeking a PO5 Principal Officer (Indigenous & Local Government Relations) in a permanent, flexible, full-time capacity. You will lead a team coordinating works and grants programs with a focus on projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will strengthen relationships with local governments, support the QTRIP delivery, meet stakeholder expectations, and foster collaboration between TMR and councils across the Far

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Public Policy, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Law, Town Planning or Engineering, or similar.
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment check incl. serious discipline history.
• Criminal history screening is required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure planning and program delivery aligned with district priorities and QTRIP commitments.
• Develop policies and programs strengthening relationships with Indigenous local governments.
• Build productive stakeholder partnerships and represent TMR in meetings, conferences and forums on policy and operational matters.
• Provide clear advice and improve program efficiency, processes and outcomes.
• Lead and support a collaborative Indigenous and Local Government Relations team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Indigenous relations

Team leadership

Education

Public policy degree or related field

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Cairns is seeking a PO5 Principal Officer (Indigenous & Local Government Relations) in a permanent, flexible, full-time capacity. You will lead a team coordinating works and grants programs with a focus on projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will strengthen relationships with local governments, support the QTRIP delivery, meet stakeholder expectations, and foster collaboration between TMR and councils across the Far