Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Projects
Reference: 5928
Network Design and Integration is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, responsible for delivering transport priorities through the development and delivery of an integrated pipeline of projects and supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program.
Network Pipeline and Program division sits within the Network Design and Integration group, focusing on transforming network strategies, plans, and requirements into an integrated pipeline, leading the development of project options, and providing program-wide coordination and support.
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 Manager Major Road Program is responsible for leading the development, prioritization, and sequencing of Victoria's forward major roads program, including performing the client function for the development of business cases by MRPV.
The role involves representing the DTP and working proactively and collaboratively across a range of government and non-government stakeholders to broker agreements to achieve whole-of-government outcomes. Strong collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders is required in this role.
The role also involves preparing reports, briefings, and correspondence, and providing advice to senior executives and the Minister. In addition to the above, this role may involve evening or weekend work, including occasional overnight travel.
Position Outcomes This role involves collaborating with agencies and departmental teams to plan and prioritize major road investments, providing expert guidance on business cases and budget processes, and offering strategic advice to leadership on the Major Roads Program. Additionally, the role requires building strong stakeholder relationships, managing complex reports and briefings, and leading a team to foster high performance and innovation aligned with the DTP Corporate Plan.
Key Selection Criteria KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 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.Communicate with Impact (Accomplished) - Makes a positive impression on others and comes across with credibility; Communicates orally in a manner that is clear, fluent, and holds the listeners' attention; Able to deal with difficult and sensitive topics and questions.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Accomplished) - Takes into account the wider business context within the business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work processes. Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions.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.Develop Capability (Applied) - Actively seeks to improve others' skills and talents by providing knowledge, constructive feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities; Consistently develops team capability; Recognizes and develops potential in others.In addition to the above prerequisite, the role emphasizes fostering a purposeful team environment aligned with organizational strategy, promoting collaboration, and actively seeking opportunities to share knowledge and partner with other teams to achieve impactful outcomes for the community.
Qualifications and Experience A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.Demonstrated experience in leading and managing the development of complex projects, including planning investigations, feasibility studies, and business cases in transport planning or network development.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 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 behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 26th of November 2024.
All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Lisa Schultz - Associate Director, Road Program via ******.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Job type:Ongoing - Full Time
Job classification:VPSG6
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