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Senior Advisor (Technology and Systems Portfolio Delivery Office)
Technology & Systems Portfolio Delivery; Passenger Transport Strategy & Technology; Translink; Brisbane City
In the role of Senior Advisor (Technology and Systems Portfolio Delivery Office), you will support the Director in managing and operating the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board. You will maintain a high level of portfolio administration and apply specialised knowledge in project and portfolio governance and assurance to assist the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board in achieving its objectives and is aligned with whole-of-government ICT processes and requirements.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/655410/25 |
| Closing date | 03-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 02 October 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Giuseppina Trimarchi |
| Contact details | Ph: (07) 3066 3562 Access the National Relay Service |
Why join TMR?
Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision of Connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland, is aspirational and describes where we want to get to. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.
Every day is different and so are our teams. We foster an inclusive workplace cultureand will support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.
We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.
Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.
About us:
The Technology and Systems Portfolio Delivery Office (T+S PDO) supports the T+S Portfolio Board to successfully deliver the Translink portfolio of information and communication technology (ICT), ICT-enabled and digital initiatives through effective management, oversight and governance. This includes ensuring Translink's ICT assets are meeting their requirements under the Information Security Management System.
Key responsibilities
In the role of Senior Advisor (Technology and Systems Portfolio Delivery Office) you will support the Director in managing and operating the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board. You will maintain a high level of portfolio administration and apply specialised knowledge in project and portfolio governance and assurance to assist the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board in achieving its objectives and is aligned with whole-of-government ICT processes and requirements.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Assist in the provision of coaching, review, support and assurance activities for project boards and project managers operating under the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board to ensure good project and portfolio outcomes.
• Contribute to the design, development, maintenance and continuous improvement of project and portfolio activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of portfolio information and analysis, including a three year forward program of work.
• Manage the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board intranet presence to ensure it contains accurate, timely and useful information.
• Manage the preparation and review of portfolio reports to ensure accurate, timely and useful information, including internal and external (that is, Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group, ISC, Reportable Projects) reports.
• Contribute to the collation and consolidation of information required for portfolio documentation, including logs for actions, risks, issues, performance tracking, opportunities and lessons learned.
• Provide ongoing analysis regarding portfolio investment decisions, including analysis into information management, investment planning and prioritisation, and ongoing business improvement.
• Providing secretariat support to the Technology and Systems Portfolio Board and the subordinate groups and actively consult with program and project members to ensure all the above.
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:
Desirable requirements of the role:
• Experience managing projects and/or supporting portfolios using P3O® and/or PRINCE2.
• Experience using Queensland government project management and assurance frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Certification in P3O® and/or PRINCE2.
• Appropriate tertiary and/or post-graduate qualification in Business, Project Management and/or Information Technology.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/655410/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 03 September 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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