The Passenger Rollingstock and Signalling Branch (PRS) is delivering and managing rollingstock and signalling projects that are innovative, integrated and accessible to meet the growing demand for rail services in South East Queensland.

In the role of Senior Project Advisor you will provide specialist procurement, contract administration and program controls support to the ETCS Program. The role is responsible for coordinating governance and assurance activities, managing contract administration processes, maintaining program controls and delivering high-quality reporting and advisory services that support effective program delivery, compliance and executive decision-making.

Job details

In the role of Senior Project Advisor you will provide specialist procurement, contract administration and program controls support to the ETCS Program. The role is responsible for coordinating governance and assurance activities, managing contract administration processes, maintaining program controls and delivering high-quality reporting and advisory services that support effective program delivery, compliance and executive decision-making.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
•  Provide specialist advice and coordinate procurement, contract administration and secretariat functions to support the effective delivery of the ETCS Program.
•  Manage the end-to-end administration of professional services contracts and other contractual arrangements, including consultant engagements, work orders, variations, extensions and contract close-out processes.
•  Maintain contract registers and monitor expenditure, commitments and performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, approved budgets and departmental requirements.
•  Coordinate procurement and commercial administration activities, including the preparation of contract documentation, funding amendments and scope changes.
•  Support project teams through coordination of action, decision, risk and issue registers, ensuring timely monitoring, reporting and escalation of emerging matters.
•  Coordinate assurance activities and audit requirements, providing accurate records, evidence and compliance reporting to support departmental and program obligations.
•  Prepare and coordinate executive reporting, dashboards, briefing notes, correspondence and status updates to support informed decision-making and program governance.

Requirements of the role:
•  Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration and consultant engagement management, including the administration of professional services contracts and monitoring contract performance.
•  Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, issues and emerging trends and provide practical recommendations to support decision-making.
•  Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, reports, dashboards, correspondence and governance documentation for senior stakeholders.
•  Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes in a complex environment.
•  Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/707467/26

Closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026

Further information

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Documents

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• applicant-guide (PDF, 361KB)
  
  
  707467 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 647KB)