About the Team/Organisation
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) plays a vital role in connecting people, places, goods, and services to keep Queensland moving. The Governance Branch is at the heart of TMR's operations, ensuring the department delivers on its strategic priorities through robust governance, effective risk management, and informed decision-making. By joining TMR, you will contribute to shaping Queensland's transport future and delivering better outcomes for the community.
Benefits
At TMR, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
The chance to contribute to projects that make a real difference to Queenslanders.
About the Role
As the Director, Strategy, Performance, Risk and Governance, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for strengthening TMR's corporate governance framework. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure the department's Strategic Plan aligns with government priorities and that governance, risk, and performance reporting processes support informed decision-making.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading the development and implementation of TMR's Strategic Plan and enterprise business planning framework.
Establishing and maintaining TMR's enterprise performance management framework and reporting processes to support executive oversight.
Driving effective governance and enterprise risk management practices across the department.
Providing high-level strategic, governance, performance, risk, and compliance advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Leading and developing staff, modelling ethical leadership, and contributing to the collective leadership of the Governance Branch.
This is a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, provide expert advice, and play a key role in delivering better outcomes for Queenslanders.
Skills & Experience
To excel in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in organisation-wide strategy and business planning, including the development of an enterprise strategic plan.
Proven capability and knowledge in enterprise risk management and performance reporting at an enterprise level.
A strong understanding of public sector governance, accountability, and legislative compliance frameworks.
The ability to translate complex data into clear insights that support executive decision-making.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships, manage competing priorities, and negotiate outcomes with diplomacy and tact.
Proven experience in managing and leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver organisational outcomes effectively.
Mandatory Requirements:
Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
For further information about this role, please refer to the role description and contact officer.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/689359/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
