Organisation: Department of Transport and PlanningOccupation: ProjectsReference: 5429Job posted: 13/11/2024Closes: 26/11/2024Classification: VPSG4Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762About the RoleThis is a Fixed term role for 2 yearsThe role of the Project Lead is to lead the delivery of capital road projects using project management, contract management, and engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with agreed scope and DTP's standards and specifications.The role is to exercise independent professional judgement to plan, implement and monitor road and bridge works to achieve project scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits.Project Management & Assurance: Exercise independent professional judgement to plan, procure, implement, and monitor road and bridge works to achieve project scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits.Project Monitoring: Prepare, monitor and report on the physical and financial status of projects, and develop innovative responses to improve project outcomes and project processes.Construction and OH&S Advice: Ability to understand and write contract specifications and service delivery in road and bridge design, construction and maintenance practices and standards to prepare and administer contracts for works.Quality and Risk Management: Exercise independent professional judgement to anticipate and assess potential project risks, undertake/coordinate complex risk assessments and develop necessary mitigation plans.Community Engagement: Engage and manage key stakeholders internally and externally.Supplier/Contractor Management: Understand and hold supplier/contractor to account for technical, safety and permit requirements.Ways of Working: Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.We are seeking a candidate with strong Business and Commercial Acumen to maximize value in business cases, contract terms, and service delivery, using expertise in procurement, contracts, and finance. The ideal candidate excels in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, resolving issues through the interpretation of guidelines and analytical decision-making. With a focus on Project Delivery, you will define tasks, coordinate activities, and ensure project goals are met. Strong Stakeholder Management skills are essential to add value, maintain satisfaction, and address concerns. You will also be adept at Developing Capability within the team, providing feedback, coaching, and fostering growth. Finally, you must be skilled in Managing Difficult Conversations, negotiating solutions, and addressing issues constructively.Personal AttributesResilience (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 a 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 ExperienceMandatory:A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or related discipline.5+ years of construction experience.Experience in liaising with contractors/clients.What we offerMeaningful 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 ValueWe 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.How to ApplyClick the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on 26th November 2024. For further information about the role please contact Stephanie Aldover, Team Leader Metro Projects via ****** 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.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Transport and Planning job application system.
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