Senior Advisor (Safer Speed)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland seeks a Senior Advisor (Safer Speed) to lead policy research and evidence-based analysis shaping road safety initiatives. You will contribute to a program with statewide and national impacts, delivering recommendations and strategic direction.

You will develop strategic policy, manage projects and contracts, and engage with government, industry and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery aligned with TMR's objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and strategic planning.
• Strong ability to conduct evidence-based research and analysis.
• Experience delivering contracts and managing projects in government context.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of strategic policy and road safety initiatives.
• Establish and manage projects and contracts for the Camera Detected Offence Program.
• Build networks with government agencies, industry and stakeholders.
• Work autonomously and in multi-disciplinary teams delivering outcomes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Job description

In the role of Senior Advisor (Safer Speed), you will be responsible for researching, analysing, developing, implementing, interpreting and providing timely advice or recommendations on issues, policies, projects or legislation related to road safety, to enable the delivery of Government, departmental and divisional objectives. You will also contribute to a significant and challenging program of road safety project and policy work with state-wide and national impacts.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of the Senior Advisor (Safer Speed) is to develop strategic policy, undertake research and deliver initiatives and projects aligned with TMR strategic direction supporting Queensland's road safety initiatives.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Contributing to the development of strategic policy by conducting evidence-based research and analysis to develop sound recommendations which are consistent with government and departmental priorities and strategic directions.
• Establish and manage projects and contracts to meet organisational objectives and for successful delivery of the Camera Detected Offence Program, including responsibility for risk management, procurement, reporting, governance, financial and stakeholder deliverables.
• Build and maintain effective networks and relationships which facilitate engagement, negotiation and consultation with government agencies, industry, community and other stakeholders.
• Work both autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment while being personally responsible for delivering agreed outcomes, modelling high standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour, and actively contributing to corporate and divisional goals.

About You

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Policy & Planning