In the role of Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Director-General Rail (ODDG), you will assist in supporting the Deputy Director-General (DDG), by providing timely, independent advice and business support on issues relating to the effective management of the ODDG.

Job details

About the role

Join the Rail Division as a Senior Advisor supporting the Deputy Director General (DDG). You'll provide timely, independent advice and high level business support to ensure the effective operation of the ODDG.

Key responsibilities:

* Provide expert editorial oversight of ministerial and executive correspondence, briefing notes and Cabinet materials, ensuring compliance with whole of government guidelines and departmental standards.

* Lead coordination of the Estimates process for the Rail Division, reviewing and quality assuring briefs for consistency and critical content.

* Triage and manage the ODDG/DDG inboxes; investigate requests and draft responses for key stakeholders.

* Deliver secretariat support to DDG chaired committees, including agenda planning and action tracking.

* Act as an authoritative reference point on executive and ministerial correspondence standards; liaise across Rail Division branches on rail matters.

* Coordinate DDG daily operations including email and diary management, approvals, travel, and meeting preparation.

What we're looking for:

* Outstanding editing and proofreading skills, with strong critical thinking and analysis.

* Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication; able to tailor messages to diverse stakeholders and build productive relationships.

* High emotional and social intelligence; resilient in the face of change, ambiguity and uncertainty.

* Proven ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure; executive support and correspondence experience highly regarded.

How to apply

Please submit:

* Your CV or résumé (maximum five pages); and

* A one to two page cover letter addressing:

1. What you bring to the role and your motivations for applying;
2. Your experience leading and coordinating the daily operations of an executive in line with priorities and strategic objectives; and
3. A situation where your understanding of government processes and departmental protocols enabled accurate advice to support senior decision making.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/675900/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 29^th January 2026

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

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

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  675900 26 Role Description (Word, 509KB)