Senior Policy Officer

About Us 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.
Job Description Network Design and Integration works to deliver transport priorities through the development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program, plan Victoria's rail network, supports Road Safety Victoria and Freight Victoria.
Road Safety Victoria is a division within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for leading the Victorian Government to achieve zero road fatalities by 2050.
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 Senior Policy Officer is responsible for undertaking policy development, project management and stakeholder engagement on specific initiatives in relation to government policies, objectives and priorities for Road Safety, with an emphasis on vehicle safety, emerging vehicle technologies, connected and automated vehicles and micro mobility transport. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the transport portfolio, industry and community groups to provide specialist advice on the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of policies, initiatives and programs. Drawing on research evidence, expert opinion, community views and an awareness of the political climate, the Senior Policy Officer will shape and present advice that advances the Government's efforts to reduce road trauma.
To fulfill the role, the Senior Policy Officer will use creative and advanced problem-solving skills to independently resolve complex vehicle policy and regulatory issues and implement a consistent approach in their development and implementation. Your adeptness in project management will ensure seamless coordination, timely completion, and successful delivery of various projects aimed at enhancing vehicle safety outcomes. Your efforts will contribute to fostering a safety-focused transportation environment and promoting vehicle safety technologies.
The ideal applicant will have a track record in developing and delivering successful complex projects in a road safety, public policy or similar field. While the role will be formally based in the Vehicle Safety and Technology team, the incumbent may be required to work across a range of policy areas in Road Safety Victoria to meet business priorities.
Position Outcomes The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of road safety policies, focusing on various topics including vehicle safety, emerging vehicle technology, and micro mobility transport. This role involves providing expert advice and policy briefings to senior management and other government departments on road safety issues.
The officer exercises independent judgment to proactively identify technical challenges, manage scope, and mitigate risks while developing and managing projects. This includes overseeing the full project lifecycle, from planning, budgeting, to tracking milestones and ensuring project goals are achieved.
Additionally, the Senior Policy Officer analyses data and crafts innovative solutions to complex problems, especially in situations where defined policies or procedures may not exist. They communicate complex concepts clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
The role also requires negotiating with and influencing a range of stakeholders, including government departments and contractors, to develop new policies and deliver road safety outcomes successfully. A well-developed understanding of interdepartmental protocols and political sensitivity is essential to build support for policy proposals.
Key Selection Criteria Knowledge and Skills Policy Design and Development (Applied) - Interprets and applies policies relevant to own work; Drafts policies and business cases using research skills and in consultation with relevant stakeholders; Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Accomplished) - Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work process. Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions.
Systems Thinking (Accomplished) - Diagnoses trends, obstacles & opportunities in the internal and external environment that connect to own work and team's work; Coaches others in using systems thinking to solve problems and create solutions; Understands the linkages between systems and communities to inform policy; Conceptualises and defines the systems working within the organisation.
Stakeholder Management (Accomplished) - Identifies issues in common for one or more clients or stakeholders and uses them to build mutually beneficial partnerships; Identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; Uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved.
Future Focus (Accomplished) - Understands the broader context when reviewing an issue or problem and supports others to do so. Is future oriented in analysis, thought and action; Actively seeks out new technology to enhance team systems, processes and service delivery. Undertakes planning to ensure the organisation is future ready through managing change.
Project Delivery (Accomplished) - Translates strategies into programs or projects that enables achievement of outcomes required; Defines governance (e.g., success measures, roles and responsibilities, progress monitoring) required to manage risks and maximise probability of success.
Personal Attributes Working Collaboratively (Accomplished) - Guides others to create a culture of collaboration; Identifies, and works to overcome, barriers to knowledge or information sharing; Identifies opportunities to work with other teams to deliver outcomes.
Flexibility and Adaptability (Applied) - Accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation.
Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Tertiary qualification in public policy, engineering or related field and relevant experience to the capabilities of the role.Policy development experience.Desirable Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to present complex information in a digestible form.Experience in vehicle safety, intelligent transport systems or future transport.Demonstrated understanding of road safety and safe system principles.Experience working in the public sector policy would be advantageous.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 prioritise 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 Thursday, 5th of December 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 at this time.
For further information about the role please contact James Soo - Manager Vehicle Safety and Technology 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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