Principal Advisor - Office of the ED, Regional Operations

Permanent
job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO679536/26P

Closing date March 8, 2026

Location Brisbane Inner City

Status
Permanent

Contact
07 3034 4871

About this job

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Opportunity

The Principal Advisor, Office of the Executive Director 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 Infrastructure Services Division.

About the Role

The Principal Advisor, Office of the Executive Director Regional Operations 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.

You will:

• Provide 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, attend meetings and follow 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 Regional Operations priorities of the unit and work with a high degree of autonomy.

What We're Looking for in Our Principal Advisor

• Strong organisational skills
• Flexibility to work across several Regional Operations 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.