Principal Advisor - Office of the Executive Director, Infrastructure Delivery Education (Organisation site)
Infrastructure Delivery and Operations, Infrastructure Services Division
The Infrastructure Services Division is seeking a flexible, agile, and collaborative Principal Advisor to join the Office of the Executive Director - Infrastructure Delivery. You will bring your executive advisory expertise to support the Office of the Executive Director to contribute towards the strategic and operational goals of Infrastructure Services Division as we continue Building Education.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Executive
Classification: AO7
Workplace Location:
Job ad reference: QLD/CO591180/24T
Closing date: 26-Sep-2024
Yearly salary: $131080 - $140381
Fortnightly salary: $5024.30 - $5380.80
Job duration: Until 26 March 2025 unless otherwise determined
The Principal Advisor contributes to the day-to-day management of the Office of the Executive Director and provides advisory and executive support to the Executive Director to assist in meeting the strategic and operational goals of the Infrastructure Services Division.
About the Role:
The Principal Advisor will be a highly organised individual who can work across boundaries, multiple initiatives, and influence others to deliver clear, creative, and future-focused advice in a dynamic environment. The role requires you to investigate and analyse issues, lead and influence others, use your ability to communicate complex concepts, and make informed customer-led recommendations to senior and executive management.
Provides expert advice and support on strategic policy issues, projects, and activities within the work unit including preparing written briefs to the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General, and Assistant Director-General.
Undertakes a critical review of materials including cabinet documents, internal briefs, caucus liaison, events, and media materials to ensure quality products are progressed by the Office of the Executive Director.
Manages the staff, performance, and operations of the Office of the Executive Director including correspondence, budget requirements, and human resource matters.
Encourages an environment in which high-quality services are delivered by continually seeking improvements in administrative systems and correspondence processes.
Provides executive support services, attends meetings, and follows up action items to support the Executive Director.
Briefs the Executive Director, both verbally and in writing, on emergent and critical issues that may require sensitive management or attention.
Coordinates and contributes to the strategic direction, activities, and Infrastructure Delivery priorities of the unit and works with a high degree of autonomy.
What we are looking for in our Principal Advisor:
Strong organisational skills
Flexibility to work across a number of Infrastructure Delivery priorities and projects
Exceptional writer and communicator
Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills
Great at stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Innovative and collaborative
Knowledge/understanding in an infrastructure service provision setting is beneficial
How to Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
Attach a 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above and within the attached Role Description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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