In the role of Senior Advisor (Governance and Assurance) you will support the leadership and project team to successfully deliver planning stage projects.

Job details

About us
Strategic Rail Branch has a vision for a well-planned and prepared rail network that delivers the best services for customers and industry over the coming decade.
Our vision includes:
• Driving the 10-year strategic direction for the passenger rail network in Queensland
• Directing rail investments to priority infrastructure, assets, and services to improve passenger and industry outcomes.
• Monitoring and improving the performance of the rail portfolio over the coming decade.
• Supporting the freight industry by subsidising rail freight services and managing rail freight contracts.

Key responsibilities
In the role of Senior Advisor (Governance and Assurance) you will support the leadership and project team to successfully deliver planning stage projects.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Managing project assessment assurance activities including Queensland Rail and TMR gateway assurance processes, and cost reviews.
• 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.

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. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• It is a condition of employment for recommended appointee/s to disclose any previous serious discipline action taken against them for consideration by the delegate prior to any appointment.

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 to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/650299/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  650299 25 - Role Description (Word, 450KB)