Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Consulting and Strategy
Reference: 4242
Job posted: 28/06/2024
Closes: 14/07/2024
Occupation: Consulting and Strategy
Classification: VPSG5
Job duration: Not provided
Reference: 4242
Occupation: Consulting and Strategy
Salary Range: $106,534 - $128,897
About the Role
The Senior Adviser role supports and contributes to a diverse and challenging work program aligned with the region's key strategic priorities and imperatives. Central to this role, the Adviser collaborates closely across DTP to ensure the Director and their leadership teams are well-positioned to make informed decisions and provide effective advice on various portfolio topics, focusing on problem resolution. This is achieved by offering timely analysis and advice on divisional priorities and complex matters, ensuring issues are followed through to completion.
The Senior Adviser also contributes to corporate activities such as risk management, planning, business continuity, financial management, ministerial correspondence, and reporting requirements. The role involves maintaining relationships with Directors, Department of Transport Executives, Ministerial offices, and senior leaders across the Victorian Government to support effective departmental operations and regional coordination and delivery.
Managed the group's compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, policies and standards, and participated in the development of policies, strategies and business plans and undertook corporate projects as required.
Provided authoritative and expert strategic and technical advice and support to senior executives.
Undertook research and delivered high quality and complex briefings, policy and project documents, divisional communications and presentations.
Has lead and managed a range of corporate activities including ministerial correspondence, budget and financial management and reporting, records and document management, purchasing and procurement, business planning, risk management, local IT systems support, and occupational health and safety.
Effectively contributed to the broader Division as part of the Regions Leadership Team and lead collaborative work across the Division. Managed, developed and implemented business systems and procedures which contribute to effective operation of the division's shared business service function, maximising business deliverables and outcomes, including initiating business system reviews and taking a leadership role in the development and implementation of new or enhanced business systems.
Established and maintained constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and managed a range of inquiries on the division's activities.
Promoted and supported safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will excels in various areas crucial for organisational success. In Strategic Planning, they ensure daily processes align with the organizational strategy, developing objectives and guiding others in the planning process. They demonstrate Innovation and Continuous Improvement by designing systems for ongoing enhancement, analysing information for increased effectiveness, and fostering environments conducive to innovation.
Their Critical Thinking and Problem Solving abilities encompass considering broader business contexts, identifying recurring issues, and delivering effective solutions. With Business and Commercial Acumen, they understand operational costs, seek efficient operations, and manage external vendor engagements proficiently. Additionally, their proficiency in Stakeholder Management involves identifying common issues, building partnerships, and ensuring desired outcomes by understanding organisational contexts.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in a similar role.
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.
How to Apply
Click the ' Apply ' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
Applications close 11.59pm on 14 th July 2024 .
For further information about the role please contact Liam Butcher - Director Maintenance Operations • Barwon South West Grampians via mobile ******
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