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Policy Advisor


Legislation Standards & Accreditation; Land Transport Safety and Regulation; Customer Services Safety & Regulation; Brisbane

Are you passionate about policy development and legislative reform?

Join the Queensland Government's Transport and Main Roads (TMR) team as a Policy Advisor and play a pivotal role in enhancing road safety through industry accreditation schemes. We're looking for someone with demonstrated experience in policy and legislative development, a knack for continuous improvement, and excellent communication skills.

If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic, inclusive workplace, apply now to be part of our mission to create connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/633840/25
Closing date 15-May-2025
Job duration
Contact person Maria Stevenson
Contact details Phone: 07 3066 2196
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This job is a fantastic opportunity to significantly contribute to and lead elements of policy, legislative and business process reforms related to a broad range of industry accreditation schemes, with a specific focus on ensuring the safety of Queensland roads. You will also perform research and analysis contributing to continuous improvement, change and accreditation reform.


Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Work across multiple tasks or delivering small projects and deliver agreed outcomes within planned timeframes.
• Contribute to research and analysis of information to identify improvements in business processes and policy, and evidence-based recommendations that consider impacts on key stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to management and stakeholders on matters associated with industry accreditation schemes and prepare reports or briefs in response to contentious issues.
• Prepare or contribute to a range of high-quality documents in accordance with TMR's standards that reflect critical thinking, analysis, suit the audience and are fit for purpose.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships and effective networks with internal and external stakeholders to consult, negotiate and work collaboratively on IAP reforms and improving road safety.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:
• a 36.25 hour working week with the ability to accrue flex-time
• flexible working options to balance work-life / home-life
• beautiful city location, close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a 10-minute walk from Central Station
• training and development opportunities
• generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
• salary sacrificing options

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please refer to the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Maria Stevenson, Principal Policy Advisor (Industry Licensing) can be contacted via (07) 3066 2196 should you have any questions regarding this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad ReferenceQLD/633840/25
Closing Date: : Thursday, 15 May 2025

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Last updated
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