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Senior Advisor (Governance)


European Train Control System; Passenger Rollingstock and Signalling; Rail; Brisbane CBD

The purpose of the Senior Advisor (Governance) is to support the leadership and project team to successfully deliver assigned projects.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/640967/25
Closing date 19-Jun-2025
Job duration
Contact person Elise Tam
Contact details Phone: (07) 3338 4257
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Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Managing project governance activities including Steering Committee secretariat duties and reviewing and updating various governance forums terms of reference and decision registers.
• Preparing high quality executive correspondence including briefing papers, information packs, and funding submissions.
• Supporting the project leadership team with managing interfaces with related projects including reviewing governance papers for interfacing projects.
• Providing advice and ensuring compliance with corporate governance obligations, standards, and legislation.
• Managing project assurance activities including Queensland Treasury and TMR gateway assurance processes.

Requirements of the role
• Demonstrated experience working within governance frameworks within a project/ program environment. Leading implementation of governance activities.
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicates in a way that is appropriate for the situation, and that promotes trust, respect, and integrity.
• Manages conflict and negotiates outcomes without compromising relationships.
• Provides advice and makes decisions that are rigorously considered and supported by a clear rationale. Looks beyond the obvious and persists with analysis and solutions. Makes timely decisions.
• Breaks down projects into objectives and goals, and accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks. Provides clear and accurate reporting of progress and performance.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/640967/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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