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Principal Adviser
Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Custodial Operations; Custodial Operations; Brisbane
About the Command
The Strategic and Executive Command (SEC) is a small, specialist team within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations, providing direct support to executive leadership across the division. The Command exists to translate strategic direction into practical action and to support timely, informed decision‑making at the most senior levels of Custodial Operations.
Through its advisory and coordination role, the Strategic and Executive Command enables strong executive leadership, supports effective engagement with the Office of the Commissioner and Office of the Minister, and helps ensure Custodial Operations can respond decisively to emerging challenges while progressing strategic priorities.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/694985/26 |
| Closing date | 24-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Melissa Forster |
| Contact details | Phone: 35657648 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Role
The Principal Advisor is a senior specialist role within the Strategic and Executive Command, providing authoritative, high‑level advice and coordination to support executive decision‑making across Custodial Operations.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role provides specialist advice on workforce and employment matters affecting Custodial Operations' senior leadership cohort. The Principal Advisor supports the Deputy Commissioner, senior executives and the Strategic and Executive Command by ensuring workforce‑related advice is comprehensive, coordinated, and aligned to strategic priorities, operational requirements and leadership continuity.
The Principal Advisor operates as a trusted subject‑matter expert, exercising professional judgement, influence and discretion to support executive leadership and strengthen workforce planning and decision‑making across Custodial Operations. Over time, the role is expected to develop an increasing understanding of custodial facility establishments, including associated governance frameworks, decision making pathways and executive assurance requirements, to further strengthen the quality and relevance of advice provided to senior leaders.
Please refer to the role description to learn more about the primary accountabilities of the role
Click APPLY to submit your application and include:
- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your applied knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the essential role requirements described in the role description;
- your current resume (also known as a curriculum vitae), including details of any mandatory qualifications; and
- two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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694985-26-Role Description (PDF, 295KB)
Role Description
694985-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)
Information Package for Applicants
