We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Principal Advisor (Reporting). There are two exciting opportunities available - one permanent position and one temporary opportunity. These roles support state and federal budget processes, parliamentary hearings, and whole-of-government reporting - delivering insights that drive performance and inform decision-making across the department. If you're passionate about data-driven reporting and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Job details

In the role of Principal Advisor (Reporting) you will lead the reporting and analysis for the department's annual Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) publication, including preparing and reviewing related information for state and federal budgetary processes, Estimates Committee Hearings, and whole-of-government program reporting requirements.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:
• Lead program data input to the QTRIP and the State Budget documentation, including Budget Paper 3 - Capital Statement (BP3), Regional Delivery Plans and Service Delivery Statement (SDS), as well as the department's Annual Report.
• Deliver insightful program performance analysis for delivery areas and senior executives and respond to internal and external reporting needs, including the department's Transport Infrastructure Portfolio performance dashboard and the whole-of-government Capital Program performance. This includes developing reporting and dashboard processes, procedures and guidelines, extracting relevant financial and non-financial data, and conducting data verification activities.
• Pursue advancements in reporting and reliability of program data across the department's systems and program management business processes. This includes representing the team and business unit in relevant working groups and collaborating with reporting stakeholders, systems and data owners to lead, design and develop improvements to reporting requirements, data analytics, master data quality and governance.
• Investigate and analyse program data and information collected from various systems and sources, and use it to support and prepare capital employment estimates, timely and accurate advice or fact-checking for ad hoc requests about TMR's infrastructure program for various audiences.
• Support managers, and provide leadership, mentoring, technical and peer review to colleagues in the team to develop reporting capabilities.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Proven experience in interpreting and analysing large, complex data sets from various sources such as systems, cloud connections and databases and using tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI to prepare accurate, high-quality spreadsheets, dashboards, reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated expertise in crafting clear, concise key messages from program analysis, delivering high quality, accurate written or verbal advice to support senior executive decision-making, and preparing materials for non-technical external audiences.
• Strong ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders across the department and external partners.
• Highly proficient time management and organisational skills, with a proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Provide leadership to colleagues and direct reports and enhance team capability by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in data reporting and analysis.

Additional Benefits this role offers:
• Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• Beautiful City location close to active and public transport, with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member.
• Generous leave and superannuation.

Please refer to the role description for further information about the position and how to apply.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

There are two AO7 opportunities available: one permanent & one temporary to August 2026 with possible extension.

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Documents

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

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  670118 25 Role Description v2.0 (Word, 563KB)