Join a high-performing team at TMR as a Senior Advisor in the Office of the Chief People and Culture Officer. In this role, you will utilise your strategic thinking, communication and coordination skills to support executive operations, manage high-level correspondence and drive business performance reporting. If you are passionate about people, processes, and purpose, this could be your next career move.

Job details

Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Advisor to join the Office of the Chief People and Culture Officer (OCPCO). This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that supports strategic HR leadership across the department.

As a Senior Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in managing executive correspondence, briefings, and reporting functions that support the delivery of key HR branch priorities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing timely, high-quality advice and ensuring alignment with government protocols and departmental standards.

What you'll be doing:
As a trusted coordination point, you'll ensure the seamless flow of information and requests across the Chief's office and the broader HR branch—supporting timely, consistent and high-quality outcomes.

You will:
• Be the key connection between the Chief's office and business partners and key stakeholders — managing incoming and outgoing work with precision and professionalism.
• Lead the coordination of executive briefings, ministerial correspondence and cabinet submissions, ensuring they meet government protocols and quality standards.
• Triage incoming work, and review and synthesise complex information to support the effective, efficient and professional office operations.
• Monitor and manage deliverables, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met and communications are aligned across the branch.
• Collaborate across teams to support the delivery of branch priorities and initiatives, strategic planning, business performance, risk and audit reporting.

What we're looking for:
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle competing priorities, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

You'll need to demonstrate:
• High-level written communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit executive-level correspondence and documents.
• Strong judgement and prioritisation skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and drive action.
• Experience managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset and political acumen to navigate complex organisational environments.
• Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Queensland Government systems and governance frameworks is highly desirable.

What you'll bring:
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, public administration, business, or a related field, or at least 4 years' experience supporting executive offices or senior leadership teams in a large or government organisation.
• Experience preparing a variety of documents including high-level briefings and correspondence.
• Ability to quickly learn and use departmental systems.
• A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware workplace practices.

Why join us?
At TMR, we're united by our purpose to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders.

We offer:
• Flexible, permanent employment with generous leave and superannuation benefits.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and professional growth.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of Queensland's transport network.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/656666/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 09 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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Documents

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

• applicant-guide (PDF, 361KB)
  
  
  656666 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 459KB)