Support the delivery of Queensland’s transport infrastructure pipeline as a Senior Program Approvals Officer! In this role, you will coordinate and prepare high quality approvals documentation for projects and programs under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP), supporting contract financial approvals, project commencement approvals and broader program governance.

Job details

The purpose of the Senior Program Approvals Officer is to facilitate and produce project and program approvals documentation for transport infrastructure investments managed and delivered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. This will include managing the reporting requirements, and providing advice to a range of stakeholders in relation to program and project approvals for the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Develop documents including briefs and reports for senior management, the Minister and Executive Council. Documentation includes contract financial approvals, project commencement approvals and ad hoc reports
• Undertake analysis and reporting associated with the management of QTRIP 
• Liaise with and provide advice to departmental staff to validate and ensure data integrity of information contained in the departmental system - 3PCM, to ensure consistency and compliance with relevant guidelines and procedures
• Maintain a working knowledge of TMR's business and system processes in relation to the QTRIP
• Coordinate and provide support in the development of the annual QTRIP, as required, including addressing ad hoc requests and analysing related information
• Actively participate in performance conversations to build and support a culture of performance improvement.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role

Requirements of the role:
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality documentation including ministerial briefs and executive reports
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports, and simply summarise information for non-technical audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, with the ability to influence and support decision-making within existing approvals frameworks
• Excellent organisational and coordination abilities to manage competing priorities and deliver timely outcomes

Highly desirable attributes
• Knowledge of TMR's 3PCM (Portfolio, Program, Project and Contract) system
• Knowledge of government administrative processes in relation to financial delegations, contract financial approvals and project commencement approvals.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:
• Work/Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• 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

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.
Michael Dale can be contacted on (07) 3066 3527 should you have any questions regarding this role.

 Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/685139/26
Closing Date: Monday, 27 April 2026

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  685139 26 - Role Description (Word, 575KB)