Lead Engineer Project Delivery

Job DescriptionLocation: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Occupation: Projects
Reference: 5819
About the Role This is a Fixed term role until 30th June 2025 In line with corporate objectives, the primary responsibility of this role will be to lead asset integration programs and activities for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and will provide specialist and highly influential advice within DoT, local and state Governments on best ITS practices, asset integration, management, and maintenance. This is to ensure that assets delivered by projects meet or exceed the level of expectations required for handover and that these assets are integrated into maintenance contracts. The role is expected to work under minimum supervision to provide optimum solutions, resolve problems, negotiate with contractors, internal and external stakeholders, managing contract variations, project manage asset delivery and handover programs, budgets and finances, defects and warranties, work to tight deadlines, manage expectations and people.
Position Accountabilities Apply well developed leadership and specialist skills for developing, running and coordinating ITS asset integration programs to enable ongoing asset maintenance, in line with corporate objectives; Project management and business case development, analysis, project scoping, design investigations, obtaining permits and approvals, etc.Provide specialist and highly influential advice within DoT, local and state Governments, on best practice related to ITS asset integration, management, and maintenance matters.Provide technical reviews and expert advice to internal and external stakeholders including design, specifications reviews, project options, scope, requirements for asset integration with central ITS platforms, during various phases of project delivery (preconstruction, construction, commissioning, handover and asset integration); Provide innovative solutions to reduce manual work and backlogs.Exercise independent judgement in planning, work and resource scheduling matters to desired business objectives; develop and maintain financial/cost controls, scoping, coordinating and planning relating to ITS assets.Resolve complex contractual and asset integration issues as well as predicting and addressing broader project and stakeholder issues; Develop, establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, in order to progress work, influence and/or impact business area decisions.Lead, manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team and committees, to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and business objectives are met; Assist in building team resilience, workload distribution and resource building.The ideal candidate will excel in Asset Creation and Integration, working closely with senior stakeholders to leverage opportunities, perform cost-benefit analyses, and lead complex projects that align with the Victorian Transport System. They will possess strong Communication Skills, adapting key messages to influence diverse audiences, including senior management and government entities. With proven Team Management abilities, they will strategically plan and motivate teams to deliver high-quality results. Their Contract Management experience ensures adept handling of complex agreements and supplier relations, while their Business & Commercial Acumen supports sound expenditure decisions. A leader in Innovation and Continuous Improvement, they will foster a culture of creativity within the team. Skilled in Stakeholder Management, they'll resolve issues and build strong relationships to meet project goals. Finally, with Professional Knowledge in Engineering, they bring in-depth expertise in ITS, asset performance, risk management, and compliance, driving optimal project outcomes.
Personal attributes Resilience (Leading) – Creates a climate which encourages and supports openness, persistence and genuine debate around critical issues. Provides sound explanation & argument for agreed positions; Understands how emotional responses can be expressed in work situations and the impact they may have on self or others; Able to assess personal strengths and weakness using feedback from other team members.Promote inclusion (Leading) – Creates a culture that supports and respects the individuality of others and recognises the benefits of diverse ideas and approaches; Communicates well with, relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds; Coaches others to improve level of self-awareness. Leverages emotional intelligence to create a safe space for sensitive conversations which leads to increased level of people engagement.Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Relevant tertiary qualification in ITS, Engineering (Electronic/Electrical or Civil) accredited or recognised by Engineers Australia, or similar.Desirable Experience relevant to the accountabilities and capabilities of the role (preferably 5+ years)RPEng Registration (highly regarded)Victorian White Card – Basic OHS Induction training (highly regarded)Intimate Knowledge and experience in DTP systems, policies and procedures (highly regarded)Experience working with SQL and/or computing programming languages would be advantageous.Role Specific Requirements A valid Victorian recognised Driver's Licence (Car)Occasional shift work, evening or weekend overnight travelWhat 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 18th November 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 Tarek Nahas, Team Leader Its Asset Maintenance at ****** Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
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