Transport and Main Roads, North Queensland Region, presents an exciting permanent opportunity as an Advisor (Property and Resumptions) for The Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP). In the role you will provide advice on property and land acquisition and have a practical understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures related to Queensland land tenure. You will utilise your property expertise to contribute to and influence outcomes within a high paced project environment, to support the (BHTSP).

Job details

The North Queensland Region is your gateway to a career that goes beyond the ordinary. As an Advisor (Property Resumptions), you're stepping into a role that bridges your expertise with the natural allure of North Queensland - a journey that's as thrilling as it is impactful.

The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $9 billion - an 80:20 funding arrangement - for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), marking the largest single investment in the highway to date. This initiative aims to reduce crash severity and frequency, particularly between Gympie and Cairns, through measures such as wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures, with completion targeted by 2030. It builds on over $6 billion in planned investment under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2024-25 to 2027-28. Project prioritisation will be guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and both levels of government, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.

Benefits
- Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
- North Qld Region location (Townsville or Cairns)
- 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
- Locality allowance
- Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
- Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
- Relocation assistance.

The Role
In the role of Advisor (Property Resumptions) you will provide advice on property and land acquisition and have a practical understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures related to Queensland land tenure. You will utilise your property expertise to contribute to and influence outcomes within a high-paced project environment, to support the (BHTSP).

Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate and manage property information and documentation including liaison with Property Acquisitions and Disposals (PAD) to endure timely acquisition of land for transport purposes.
- Provide specialist advice to project managers, management, regional officers and external clients on the processes and timing for property resumptions, early acquisitions, title corrections and the disposal of land.
- Work collaboratively with project and property teams in relation to legislative and departmental policy, procedures and processes relating to land transaction issues to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
- Ensure correct processes and procedures and adopted in relation to assessment and rectification of various transport corridor and tenure types, easements, contaminated land and Native Title rights and interests.
- Research and prepare reports, briefing notes and general correspondence on a broad range of transport corridor, land acquisition and land transaction issues.

This position is available in Townsville or Cairns, please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658979/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Further information

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Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (PDF, 204KB)
  
  
  658979 25 - Role Description (Word, 576KB)