Strategic Projects Advisor (10742)

Central Highlands Region; Emerald; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Annual leave

Uniforms provided

Salary sacrificing

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Strategic Projects Advisor in Emerald to lead and deliver a range of strategic initiatives from concept to completion. You will provide high-level support to the CEO, coordinating across the organisation and with external stakeholders to drive endorsed projects.

The role emphasizes project development, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and producing high-quality reports and submissions, requiring strong communication and collaborative

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a project environment or delivering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build external stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and highly developed presentation skills.
• Program and project development experience derived from conceptual initiatives.
• Capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in preparing submissions.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and judgement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a variety of strategic projects from concept to completion.
• Provide high‑level support and advice to the CEO on strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities, develop strategic responses and drive endorsed projects.
• Contribute to project development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
• Prepare high‑quality reports and submissions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Submissions writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position: Strategic Projects Advisor (10742) Work Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Emerald Directorate: CEO Office Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6 - 7: $126,329.64 - $144,043.14 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance

Do you thrive working across multiple projects and enjoy delivering outcomes? Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Projects Advisor to join our Office of the CEO based in Emerald. We are looking for a proactive and experienced individual to project manage a variety of strategic projects that will positively support the Central Highlands Region. As the Strategic Projects Advisor, you will provide high—level support and advice to the CEO on strategic initiatives influencing the future of the Central Highlands. You will work across the organisation and with external stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop strategic responses, and drive endorsed projects from concept to completion. You will play a key role in project development, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and preparing high—quality reports and submissions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys complex problem‑solving, and excels at building strong relationships. If you're a strategic thinker, a strong collaborator, and passionate about developing impactful projects, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a project environment or being responsible for the delivery of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop effective external stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and highly developed presentation skills.
• Program and project development experience derived from conceptual initiatives.
• Capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience in preparing submissions.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and judgement.
• Highly competent in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience in business case development in a large complex organisation.
• Minimum of a Queensland class C provisional drivers’ licence.

Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.

• An attractive remuneration package
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniforms provided
• Salary sacrificing options available
• Choice of 9 day fortnight or a 19 day month

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.