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Principal Performance Reporting Lead
Brisbane
Lead the narrative and insights behind executive reporting on one of Queensland’s most complex infrastructure programs. This role translates program performance into clear, decision ready reporting, ensuring leaders understand what matters, why it matters and what action is required. You will work closely across delivery teams and governance forums to shape reporting that drives outcomes, not just information.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | Var. |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/PPRL26A |
| Closing date | 07-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | August 2028 with possible extension |
| Contact person | CRRDA Careers Team |
| Contact details | careers@crrda.org.au Access the National Relay Service |
The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations. Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.
The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to step into the centre of one of Queensland's most complex infrastructure programs and shape the insight that informs executive decision making. As a senior member of the Governance and Reporting team the Principal Performance Reporting Lead will operate at the intersection of delivery, program controls and governance, bringing clarity to complexity and helping senior leaders focus on what matters most. This is not a traditional reporting role. It is about judgement, narrative and influence.
You will take complex, and often competing, inputs across cost, schedule, risk and delivery and turn them into clear, decision ready insights. You will frame the issues, highlight the implications and trade-offs, and help leaders understand what action is required.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the program, you will challenge where needed, align messaging and ensure reporting reflects a coherent, credible and well tested position. Your work will directly support governance forums and key program decisions. You will also play a key role in shaping how and when reporting lands, aligning outputs to governance timing so insights are delivered when they are needed most, not after the fact.
Reporting to the Performance Reporting and Improvements Manager, this role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast moving, high stakes environment, who can cut through noise, think critically and bring structure, clarity and confidence to complex program performance information. This position would be offered a fixed term contract until August 2028 with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of executive ready reporting narratives and recommendations that translate complex program performance into clear decision support
- Translate program performance into insights that clearly link delivery status to risk, dependencies, commercial impacts and decision consequences.
- Apply judgement to identify material issues, prioritise competing inputs and determine appropriate escalation pathways
- Work closely with delivery teams, program controls and senior stakeholders to identify, test and refine reporting messages
- Challenge inputs constructively to improve clarity, coherence and usefulness of reporting
- Plan, manage and adapt integrated reporting and governance cadence so reporting aligns with decision making timelines
- Ensure outcomes from governance forums are accurately reflected and tracked through subsequent reporting
- Oversee the overall quality and presentation of reporting products, including the effective use of visuals and structure
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting and governance processes
About You:
- Strong understanding of project reporting, controls, commercial performance and governance in complex project environments
- Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information and exercise sound judgement in senior reporting contexts
- Proven capability to produce concise, executive ready narratives that clearly frame issues, implications and options
- Confidence collaborating with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to shape and challenge reporting constructively
- A practical, organised approach and the ability to deliver to tight reporting cycles without compromising quality
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
Why work with CRRDA?
On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.
Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management and salary packaging.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
How To Apply: Please submit your Resume and a short cover letter outlining your suitability referencing the key competencies section of the attached Position Description by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 7th April 2026.
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