Strategic Projects Advisor

About the role

The Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Strategic Projects Advisor to join its Office of the CEO in Emerald. The role provides high-level support and advice to the CEO on strategic initiatives shaping the future of the Central Highlands, working across the organisation and with external stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop strategic responses and drive endorsed projects from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Project manage a variety of strategic projects supporting the Central Highlands Region
• Support the CEO on strategic initiatives and advise on projects influencing the region's future
• Work across the organisation and with external stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop strategic responses
• Contribute to project development, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning
• Prepare high-quality reports and submissions

Required profile

• At least five years' experience in a project environment or delivering projects
• Demonstrated ability to build effective external stakeholder relationships
• Program and project development experience from conceptual initiatives, and ability to oversee multiple projects at once
• Previous experience preparing submissions
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience in business case development in a large complex organisation
• Queensland class C provisional driver's licence
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a permanent work visa

Required skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Highly competent in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and judgement

What we offer

• Remuneration of $126,329.64 - $144,043.14 per annum (Stream A, Level 6-7), including superannuation and locality allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniforms provided
• Salary sacrificing options
• Choice of 9-day fortnight or 19-day month

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through the council's online application; applications close 8am Monday 9 November 2026. Pre-employment checks include right to work, medical assessment, reference checks and criminal history and qualification checks.