Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Construction
Reference: 4443
About the Role *This is an Ongoing Position* The Traffic Management Planner is responsible for providing expert traffic management support to ensure successful project delivery. Reporting to the Delivery Manager, Metro, and working closely with various team leaders and advisers, the planner's key responsibilities include:
Offering traffic advice and services for new and existing roadside projects. Designing and maintaining traffic control schemes and management plans. Ensuring compliance with legislation, company policies, and standards. Implementing risk assessments and document controls. The role involves providing technical expertise to enhance road safety and efficiency and collaborating with teams within DTP, other government organizations, and the traffic management industry.
Preparing traffic management plans and guidance schemes according to legislation, company policies, and standards. Planning, organising, and managing permit applications to meet deadlines. Using analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate risks. Creating plans to enhance traffic flow, minimize disruption, and protect road users. Monitoring and maintaining accurate records for submissions and renewals. Managing the performance of traffic management contractors and promoting continuous improvement. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement plans. Supporting safe, inclusive, and flexible team operations. Key Selection Criteria To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving, effectively addressing issues within the business context and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence. They will demonstrate strong project delivery skills by defining tasks, guiding execution, and ensuring progress aligns with plans. The candidate will align day-to-day activities with strategic goals, encourage continuous improvement and innovation, and adeptly influence and persuade others by tailoring communications to the audience and aligning ideas with their values and goals.
Personal Attributes On a personal level, the candidate will be flexible and adaptable, quickly adjusting systems and processes to changing priorities. They will have an outcomes-focused mindset, fostering a sense of purpose within the team by linking work to its community impact. Additionally, they will excel in collaboration, guiding others to create a culture of teamwork, overcoming barriers to information sharing, and identifying opportunities to work with other teams to achieve goals.
Qualifications and Experience Mandatory • At least two years' proven experience preparing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes (or similar relevant experience)
• Proficient use of traffic planning software e.g., Rapid Plan (Invarion), AutoCAD
• Experience in the application of traffic management planning for road maintenance activities.
• Significant evidence of positive safety performance within the traffic management industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Road Management Act 2004 – (Worksite Safety - Traffic Management), the Australian Standard 1742.3 and the Road Safety Traffic Management Regs 2019).
• Understanding of the proposed AustRoads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM)
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.
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 2nd of July 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 Mario Pisani, Delivery Manager - Metro, at or 0419 476 418 .Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
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Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
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