We have a temporary vacancy until 30 June 2029 for a Senior Advisor (Governance and Reporting) on the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade – Project. In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team supporting the successful delivery of this $1.004 billion rail infrastructure project. Embedded within the project, you will lead the development and implementation of governance and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and providing clear, effective communication of project status, risks, and progress. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of one of Queensland’s most significant regional rail network upgrades, working alongside stakeholders to drive best-practice governance and informed decision-making.

Job details

The $1.004 billion Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade - Stage 1 Project is transforming one of South East Queensland's most important regional passenger rail corridors. By delivering additional track, upgraded stations, new park ‘n' ride facilities, and active transport  connections, the project will boost capacity, reliability, and safety for the growing Sunshine Coast communities.

We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven Senior Advisor (Governance and Reporting) to join the project team until 30 June 2029. In this role, you'll be at the heart of how the project is governed, ensuring decision-making is informed, transparent, and aligned with established frameworks. You'll also play a key role in reporting progress, risks, and performance to project leadership and stakeholders, helping keep this complex, high-profile program on track.

In this role, you will:
• Coordinate governance processes and support the Project Change Owner inconsultation and decision-making activities.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project dashboards that clearly communicate project status, risks, and progress.
• Ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks and obligations, including federal and state reporting requirements.
• Manage project participation in audits, health checks, and assurance reviews, implementing improvements where needed.
• Collate and analyse reporting inputs from delivery partners for briefings to senior leadership.
• Refine governance frameworks, reporting tools, and templates to enable consistent and practical oversight.
• Maintain compliance with records management policies and foster collaboration across the project team and broader organisation.

About you
You're a strong communicator with a knack for turning complex information into clear, actionable insights. You have experience in governance, compliance, and reporting within a major project environment and are confident engaging with diverse stakeholders. Your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to anticipate risks will make you a trusted adviser in a fast-paced, high-profile project team.
If you're ready to apply your governance expertise to one of Queensland's most significant infrastructure projects — and contribute to a legacy that will benefit rail passengers for decades — we'd love to hear from you.

Some employment benefits:
• $116,538 - $124,688k superannuable salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contributions
• salary packaging and novated lease options
• 20 days recreational leave per annum
• 10 days personal (sick) leave per annum
• other leave provisions for specific circumstances
• reimbursements for various health and wellbeing activities
• Employee Assistance Program access to coaching/counselling for support in all aspects of life
• based on the Sunshine Coast with remote work options available
• a 36-hour 15 min standard work week with ability to accrue flex time

As the Senior Advisor (Governance and Reporting), you will be joining:
• a dynamic and diverse project team that supports one another
• a project where you will collaborate with multiple professionals and build your network
• a division that will deliver significant benefits to communities, customers and businesses
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and supports learning and development
• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems. 

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Refgerence:  QLD/655036/25

Closing Date: Monday, 1 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

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• Applicant-guide (PDF, 203KB)
  
  
  655036 25 Role Description (Word, 575KB)
  Role Description