Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for turning big ideas into real impact? Join us as the Principal Advisor, Strategy and Planning within the QBCC’s dynamic Customer and Strategy division! In this exciting leadership role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the future driving strategic planning, boosting performance, and bringing bold visions to life. If you're passionate about making data meaningful, aligning plans with purpose, and helping Queensland’s building and construction industry thrive, we want you on our team! Bring your energy, insights, and leadership to a role where every day counts.

Job details

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities 

The aim of this role is to:

• Actively participate, and take a lead role when required, in the development, implementation and review of strategic, operational planning, and performance reporting activities, policies, processes and frameworks to meet organisational needs.
• Manage key strategic and operational planning processes, including the regular review of performance indicators against outcomes desired.
• Lead the development and preparation of QBCC's annual, quarterly, and other supporting reports.
• Actively participate and take a lead role when required, in specific initiatives that leads to the improvement of QBCC's strategy, planning and reporting activities.

Candidate attributes

You will be assessed on your capability and capacity for the following in the context of the accountabilities above.

1. Demonstrated skills in building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, divisions, customers and stakeholders by developing effective networks, consulting, negotiating and collaborating to achieve results.
2. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written reports, briefs and strategic documents that are clear, well-structured and tailored to diverse audiences, including senior executives and external stakeholders.
3. The ability to effectively apply knowledge and experience in strategy development, planning, performance measurement and reporting frameworks to support the achievement of the business unit goals, while demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
4. Proven ability to manage time and prioritise effectively, working both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines through clear goal setting, efficient resource allocation, proactive risk management and ongoing performance monitoring.
5. Consistently achieves assigned objectives, demonstrating perseverance and resilience when faced with challenges
6. Uses or deploys expert communication skills in a variety of setting and styles, sensitive to the context and the impact of the message.
7. Demonstrated skills in building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, divisions, customers and stakeholders by developing effective networks, consulting, negotiating and collaborating to achieve results.

Please refer to the Position Description for further Key Outcomes and Accountabilities. Please read the attached applicant information document noting in particular that QBCC cannot employ anyone who is on a VISA. 

How to Apply (via Smart Jobs only)

• Please submit a current resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement the Candidate Attributes in the Position Description.

The position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will have the option to work from home under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.

Further information

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

Applications may be used to employ applicants in identical or similar vacancies for a period of up to 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy.

Documents

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

• 2025 - QBCC Information for Applicants (PDF, 986KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO7 Principal Advisor, Strategy and Planning - Position Description (PDF, 617KB)
  Role Description