Temp Principal Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement), Transport and Main RoadsDepartment of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Rockhampton QLDFull time, Part time, Contract, Casual/TemporaryAre you an enthusiastic Communications specialist looking for a change? An exciting permanent opportunity has become available for a Principal Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement) to join Transport and Main Roads within the Fitzroy District. Achieve that work/life balance that everyone aspires to while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle with an abundance of spectacular and unique tourist attractions, including the beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef.About us With branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).The CQ Region covers an area of about 604,824km2, approximately 34.9% of Queensland. Its landscape ranges from beautiful coastal areas adjoining the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests to the rugged outback with breathtaking rock formations. The region has an estimated residential population of 422,141 people.Benefits: Annual reimbursement of professional feesAnnual Health & Wellbeing reimbursement of $109.404 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Annual Leave LoadingLocality Allowance of up to $26 per fortnightCorporate discounts from a range of leading private health companiesFurther learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)Responsibilities: Coordinate legacy projects associated with the Rockhampton Ring Road and monitor their implementation, including supporting resource and stakeholder expectations, in close liaison with the Project Director.Lead stakeholder engagement for the project and collaborate with external and internal project delivery teams to achieve agreed functional outcomes.Provide advice to the Project Director and project team to ensure relevant project related activities align with broader TMR and whole of government approach to stakeholder engagement in a major infrastructure project context.Liaise with and develop strong, positive relationships with a range of key TMR stakeholders, to assist in providing strategic advice and high-level support and expertise to the project team about stakeholder engagement, media, correspondence, reporting and parliamentary briefing for the project.Develop and implement project monitoring and reporting processes to ensure strong performance and sound governance is maintained.Develop and grow positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate active cooperation and coordination of project initiatives.Undertake research for projects to understand current and emerging trends both throughout government and other related sectors, to inform business decisions.Coordinate, research, write and/or review, and facilitate approvals for project communication materials, reports, briefing notes, submissions, and other correspondence on behalf of the Project Director, in accordance with project requirements.Coordinate the updates on project activities and initiatives as advised by the Project Director to ensure that business outcomes, performance indicators, deliverables and deadlines are achieved.Mandatory qualifications and conditions: Current holder of a Class C driver's licence.A minimum of five years external stakeholder engagement and communications experience.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 please see the role description. Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/599273/24 #J-18808-Ljbffr