External Works Engineer

Department of Transport and Planning – Traralgon VIC
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport & Planning (DTP) and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.
Gippsland and Capital Delivery Division in Transport Services Group is responsible for delivering a better transport experience connecting regional communities, business and visitors.
External Works is a team within Gippsland Region and is responsible for managing the risks associated with third parties proposing to and conducting works on or near the regional transport network.
We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About the Role The role sits within the Gippsland Region's External Works team. The External Works Engineer will manage the review and endorsement of designs for assigned developer funded road and bridge work projects and will exercise independent professional judgement to provide high quality advice to developers and external parties to ensure that activities undertaken by third parties, including road and bridge works and other activities on or near the road transport network, are safe and are in accordance with DTP standards, policies, and guidelines. The role also requires the provision of high-quality advice to internal DTP teams within the Region and the State.
Construction sites are located throughout regional Victoria.
A valid driver's licence is a prerequisite, as the role may involve evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel.
The role is situated out of the Gippsland Region - Traralgon Office, located approximately two hours south-east of Melbourne.
Position Outcomes This role involves exercising independent professional judgment to review and provide feedback on road and bridge work designs, ensuring compliance with standards and permit requirements, and managing the endorsement of these designs for construction approval. It also includes conducting research and analysis on project status, managing risks, and ensuring contractor adherence to technical and safety standards, while supporting a safe and inclusive team environment.
Key Selection Criteria - Knowledge And Skills - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Applied) - Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, determine additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context. Project Delivery (Applied) - Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required. Business and Commercial Acumen (Applied) - Defines and maximises value add and/or return of investment in business cases, contract terms, or service delivery agreements. Uses broad understanding of procurement and finance concepts to inform expenditure and revenue decisions and manage risks. Stakeholder Management (Applied) - Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues. Develop capability (Applied) - Actively seeks to improve others' skills and talents by providing knowledge, constructive feedback, coaching and learning opportunities; Consistently develops team capability; Recognise and develop potential in others. Knowledge management and business continuity (Applied) - Implements and support others to apply knowledge management and business continuity practices in day-to-day work. Personal Attributes - Resilience (Applied) - Gives frank and honest feedback/advice. Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism and respond constructively; Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion. Outcomes Thinking (Applied) - Works with sense of purpose within the team and enables others to understand the strategic direction of the branch and organisation; Creates a sense of purpose within the team by establishing links between work and impact to the community. Working collaboratively (Applied) - Build a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues; Support others in challenging situations. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Engineering, project management, or similar, tertiary qualifications. 5+ years of construction or project management experience. Experience in liaising with contractors/clients. Experience in review of or development of detailed road designs. Experience in road construction including traffic management associated with road construction. What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable 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 prioritise 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 behaviours 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 Thursday 31st of October 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.
For more information, contact Greg Stephens, Team Leader External Works via ******. Alternatively, you can contact Amruta Joshi - Talent Acquisition Advisor via ****** . Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
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