Career Opportunities: APS3 - Project Officer, VIC Urban Infrastructure (45089) Requisition ID 45089 - Posted - $67,207 - $72,569 - Location of Position (1) - Ongoing - Full Time - Position Classification(s) (1)
Title: Classification(s): Employment Type: Business Division: Land Transport Infrastructure
Branch / Section: State Team: VIC TAS SA / VIC Urban Infrastructure
Location: Our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra where possible, however
we want to recruit the best people to our Group, no matter where you are located. Having regard to operational needs, we support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work remotely from one of our other departmental offices or remotely via home based work where suitable.
Should the successful candidate reside in a location where the department does not currently have an office footprint, there will be a requirement to be engaged remotely via a home based work arrangement.
Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No: 45089
Contact Officer: Closing Date: 11.59pm AEST, Friday 10 May 2024 Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. A little bit about us
The Land Transport Infrastructure Division (LTID) plays a key role in managing the Australian Government's over $120 billion Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP). Our work connects, and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide strategic policy advice and deliver programs, projects and infrastructure that touch the lives of every Australian through the reduction of road trauma and by improving travel times and freight connectivity. Our work has a high profile, with high levels of engagement with our Ministers, their offices and central agencies.
You will be joining the Division at an exciting time as the Australian Government repositions its approach to infrastructure investment. The Australian Government, in collaboration with the state and territories, is embarking on a process of reform to support a more sustainable pipeline of investment and a productive construction sector.
The Division provides policy advice to Government and works closely with state and territory governments, and Infrastructure Australia, to support the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects that drive productivity and social development.
LTID is comprised of the following branches:
Program Policy and Budget Branch; NSW, ACT Infrastructure Investment & Program Governance + Assurance; QLD/NT/WA Branch; VIC/TAS/SA Branch; Infrastructure Investment Reform Branch; and RPM Taskforce. The opportunity we have available
We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsive and detail driven team member to fill an upcoming APS3 vacancy in the Victorian Urban Infrastructure Investment Section. The ideal applicant will have the ability to work flexibly and be a natural collaborator who can work with people with different perspectives to find common ground.
To thrive and be successful in our high profile and busy work environment, you will have:
An agile, positive attitude that responds flexibly and exhibits behaviours that contribute to teamwork; Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, motivation and excellent time management; An ability to deliver outcomes through program management, including being able to prioritise tasks and drive projects and processes to an outcome; Sound written and oral communication skills; Be able to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Good research, evaluation and problem-solving skills; and Ability to adapt to changing priorities and have experience supporting other team members to collaborate on joint tasks. What will you do?
You will be responsible for supporting the Victoria Urban team in the oversight of Australian Government funded infrastructure projects and associated administrative tasks.
The role of an APS3 Project Officer within the Victoria Urban team includes:
Administrative support to staff at higher classification levels for small land transport infrastructure projects, and contributing to the planning and implementation of projects within the team. Interpreting, drafting and reviewing material within work area, such as joint media releases, website updates, and Ministerial correspondence. Liaising with other sections and external stakeholders to make milestone payments to the Victorian Government as part of monthly reporting processes. Providing high quality and timely input to briefings and requests for information, under the supervision of staff at higher classification levels. Resolving straightforward enquiries from stakeholders and providing information and advice as a representative of the work area. Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will:
Be able to deliver outcomes through program management, including being able to prioritise tasks and drive projects and processes to an outcome; Have sound written and oral communication skills; Be able to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Have good research, evaluation and problem-solving skills; Have an agile, positive attitude that responds flexibly and exhibits behaviours that contribute to teamwork; and Demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, motivation and excellent time management. What else can we offer? Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website .
How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59pm AEST, Friday 10 May 2024. In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than one page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than two pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted. If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at ****** to discuss an alternative way to submit your application. Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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