As the Principal Advisor (Portfolio Management), you will work within the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to support and manage property acquisition and property portfolio activities that are essential for the timely land delivery and successful completion of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) project. If needed, this position may be required to support other rail projects within the Rail Division.

Job details

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Manage the project-wide property portfolio by liaising with procurement teams to facilitate demolitions, recycling, and the reuse of unwanted project assets.
• Identify assets suitable for tenancy until required for the project and coordinate with property managers to ensure effective use of such assets.
• Prepare reporting and briefings, including briefing notes, hot issues briefs, and ministerial briefings, to support project progress and decision-making.
• Research and interpret legislation, regulations and guidelines on property management and maintenance related matters, to assist in the management and delivery of reactive and proactive property/ land portfolio maintenance, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
• Manage reporting on the status of maintenance programs, including information on budget, expenditure, delivery timeframes, safety, training/team education and risk mitigation.
• Manage corridor interface matters by engaging with public and private stakeholders to address and resolve any property-related issues.
• Contribute to project reporting by preparing property budget updates and monthly property-related reports to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Undertake property acceptance, risk profiling, handover, and management support activities for acquired properties, including managing due diligence requirements such as pre-purchase condition and assessment reports.
• Manage properties acquired for the project until they are ready for handover to contractors, including tasks such as liaising with TMR's RoadTek team/ delivery contractors to coordinate demolition/removal works, maintaining landscaping, paying rates and other costs, managing pest control, fencing and security measures, and ensuring utilities are disconnected.
• Oversee the handover of land to contractors, including managing site handback, conducting due diligence, and supporting the delivery phase, post-construction surveys, and Title Correction processes.
• Assist and monitor contractor accommodation works on private properties to ensure compliance with SAS conditions.
• Manage property-related matters with the Alliance/Contractor to ensure effective collaboration and issue resolution.
• Address and mitigate resident interface issues by implementing strategies to manage and resolve construction impacts.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/688820/26 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Further information

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Documents

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• Applicant Guide (PDF, 3.53MB)
  
  
  688820 26 Role Description (Word, 731KB)