Director, Development Assessment
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency Details : The primary responsibilities for this position are to:
Provide leadership for the Development Assessment Team within Development Planning including overseeing development application allocations within the team. Coordinate technical assessment for a wide range of pre DA, DA, planning and design submissions and provide technical responses against design standards, codes, guideline and policies within given timeframes. Design elements encompass all TCCS asset categories and may include geometric road design, traffic control devices, road pavements, stormwater systems, street lighting, active travel, traffic and transport, open space, waste and recycling. Identify non-conforming design submissions and liaise with asset owners and consultants to negotiate appropriate outcomes. This will include undertaking technical assessments, reviewing concept planning reports/plans, and making decisions on design suitability and delivery requirements for integration with other land use planning and capital works infrastructure. Draft ministerial correspondence, project reports, presentations, briefing notes, submissions and other general correspondence. This will include input into the development/enhancement of Engineering Advisory Notes, design standards and technical specifications. Build relationships and work successfully with stakeholders, both internal and external to ensure land development proposals achieve good outcomes for customers. This also requires communicating technical advice to non-technical audiences and ensuring that project outcomes align with program strategic priorities, objectives, and benefits. This position involves direct supervision of staff. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Professional / Technical Skills Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or Hold a relevant building degree or have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience. Compliance Requirements / Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering/traffic/transport engineering and/or related disciplines. Accreditation as a Professional Engineer (RPEng, CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent) is highly desirable. This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas. Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications should include:
A two-page pitch in response to the Selection Criteria. A current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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