Principal Program Advisor - Brisbane, Australia - Transport and Main Roads

Transport and Main Roads

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Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

As the Principal Program Advisor you will provide specialist high level advice, reporting and administrative support to the development, monitoring and administration of the Australian Government's contribution to the QTRIP.

The role is also responsible for developing and implementing operational policies and governance processes to support the management and control of QTRIP funding, as well as managing and administering assigned Australian Government or State Government Programs.

The role will include but is not limited to;

Monitor and report monthly on the physical and financial progress of the Infrastructure Investment Program to ensure delivery within allocation and in line with relevant state and federal government requirements and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and governance frameworks.
In conjunction with management, constructively challenge, scrutinise and assess overall progress of the program through reporting of program and project risks, issues, achievements, benefits, outputs and outcomes.
Review scoping, development and/or delivery phase Project Proposal Reports and other departmental submissions for Australian Government funding approval and submit to Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA).
Review and assess Infrastructure Investment Program projects, program variations and contracts to ensure objectives of legislative and administrative requirements are met.
Contribute to strategic transport projects across the state, ensuring that all planning is undertaken in a multimodal, integrated, affordable and value for money context.
Provide input to the annual QTRIP publication, with respect to assigned investment programs and projects.
Manage the preparation of reports, submissions, briefing papers, ministerial correspondence and policy and research papers as required.

The role will suit a driven individual who:

Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice
Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customerfocused outcomes
Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency
Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
Has excellent time management capabilities and ability to balance multiple priorities in an effort to achieve deadlines.
Although not mandatory, knowledge and experience in program management reporting, analysis and use of project and program systems such as Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management (OPPM), Oracle Primavera Unifier and Excel.

Joining the State Network Programs unit will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits.

There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career.

So if you are highly detailed and love working in a dynamic and ambitious environment, our team is for you.

Additional Benefits this role offers:

Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements with hours that suit you and a working from home option.
Beautiful city location near the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens with just over 10 minute walk from Central station.
Generous leave including:
4 weeks annual leave
2 weeks sick leave per year
Longservice leave after 7 years
Salary sacrificing

- parental leave
- generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
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