Strategic Projects Advisor (10742)

Position: Strategic Projects Advisor (10742)

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald 

Directorate: CEO Office

Remuneration:Stream A, Level 6 - 7: $126,329.64 - $144,043.14  per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance

Do you thrive working across multiple projects and enjoy delivering outcomes?

Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Projects Advisor to join our Office of the CEO based in Emerald. We are looking for a proactive and experienced individual to project manage a variety of strategic projects that will positively support the Central Highlands Region.

As the Strategic Projects Advisor, you will provide high‑level support and advice to the CEO on strategic initiatives influencing the future of the Central Highlands. You will work across the organisation and with external stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop strategic responses, and drive endorsed projects from concept to completion.

You will play a key role in project development, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and preparing high‑quality reports and submissions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys complex problem-solving, and excels at building strong relationships.

If you're a strategic thinker, a strong collaborator, and passionate about developing impactful projects, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a project environment or being responsible for the delivery of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop effective external stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and highly developed presentation skills.
• Program and project development experience derived from conceptual initiatives.
• Capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience in preparing submissions.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and judgement.
• Highly competent in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience in business case development in a large complex organisation 
• Minimum of a Queensland class C provisional drivers’ licence

If you are interested in becoming a valued member of the CHRC team who are committed to making a positive impact to our region, then we’d like to hear from you!

Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.

• An attractive remuneration package
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniforms provided
• Salary sacrificing options available
• Choice of 9 day fortnight or a 19 day month

To apply for this position:  

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.  

 Please download and review the attached position description.

 To be considered for this position, please include the following documents: 

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for the position and addressing the key selection criteria.
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position.

Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical assessment 
• Reference checks
• Criminal History & Qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 8am Tuesday 22 September 2026

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