Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: 5174 Job posted: 04/09/2024 Closes: 18/09/2024 Classification: VPSG3 Salary Range: $74,580 - $90,558 Work location: Western Region | Stawell About the Role The role is responsible for reviewing and consenting to Works Within Road Reserve applications in a timely, coordinated, and efficient manner under limited direction to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road network and protection of the road asset when third party works are taking place on the road.
Review and consent to works within road reserve applications in a timely and efficient manner which aligns with the processes and timeframes under the Code of Practice – Management of Infrastructure in Road Reserves of the Road Management Act 2004.
Deliver an exceptional customer-oriented service to all internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Exercise professional judgment in the assessment and consent to works within road reserve applications to ensure the road network continues to operate safely and efficiently and road assets continue to be protected when third party works are taking place on the road.
Use negotiation and influencing skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the business area's objectives are communicated and prioritized.
Negotiate with and influence key stakeholders to remove or minimize barriers to improved service delivery.
Actively participate in self-development, implementation of change, while showing initiative and making a positive contribution to the team environment.
Key Selection Criteria To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will engage in active collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely decisions and validating strategies through testing and feedback.
A strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving is essential, as the role involves analyzing data, stakeholder needs, and potential solutions before making informed recommendations.
Additionally, the candidate should have a solid understanding of systems thinking, applying appropriate tools to assess situations and foresee organizational impacts.
The role also requires digital and technological literacy, integrating the latest developments into policy and program design to enhance service delivery.
Personal Attributes On a personal level, the candidate will demonstrate strong flexibility and adaptability, quickly adjusting to changing priorities and collaborating seamlessly with external teams.
The ideal candidate will build trust and rapport, fostering a collaborative environment through empathy and shared responsibility to achieve common goals.
Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
Ability to read and interpret plans.
What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and livable.
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services.
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.
We prioritize the development of a safe and inclusive culture.
Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.
At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviors that align with our strategy and direction.
This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday the 18th of September, 2024.
Please include a resume and cover letter.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
We're unable to consider email or manual applications.
Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks.
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