Senior Advisor (Rail Infrastructure Program Cost Control)

About the role

The Queensland Treasury Ministerial Services (TMR) Strategic Rail team is recruiting a Senior Advisor (Rail Infrastructure Program Cost Control) to support the Rail Investment Program (RIP). Based in Brisbane, this permanent AO6 role provides financial administration, governance and project controls support across the Rail Infrastructure Investment Program, coordinating forecasting, budgeting and reporting so that investment decisions are well informed.

Key responsibilities

• Support project, program and portfolio controls services, including financial management, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate portfolio forecasting, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Assist with planning, baseline management, budget management, change control and performance analysis.
• Coordinate monthly portfolio reporting, dashboards, metrics and performance insights across major rail programs and projects.
• Monitor financial and delivery performance, identify emerging risks, issues and trends and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordinate governance and assurance activities, including reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Maintain portfolio management systems, records, registers and reporting datasets.

Required profile

• Experience in financial administration, project finance or project controls within a large or complex organisation.
• Proven expertise in financial management, including budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Ability to identify trends, give actionable recommendations and draft quality correspondence and reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple business areas and project teams.
• Criminal history check before appointment; recommended appointees must disclose previous serious discipline action.

Required skills

• Advanced skills in 3PCM, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI or equivalent systems.
• Proficiency in financial software.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including work from home options.
• A central Brisbane location near Central Station and public transport.
• Training, development and support, plus generous leave and superannuation.