VPS4 $95,102 - $107,905 plus Superannuation
(Bendigo)
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.
Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transpo rt and Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians. The
Maintenance Operations on the other hand is a Division that delivers all road maintenance tasks on arterial roads within the state of Victoria. This includes routine maintenance, periodic maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
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 Road Development Lead role develops and submit pavement resurfacing, pavement rehabilitation and pavement marking programs by engaging in project management and risk management to co-ordinate the planning, work scheduling and resource management in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to educate, influence and negotiate ensuring project proposals consider the needs of all stakeholders and are developed within corporate guidelines and timeframes.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
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The Road Development Lead will coordinate and manage pavement programs, including resurfacing, rehabilitation, and marking, by applying project and risk management techniques. They will use their professional judgment to develop and implement periodic road maintenance and restoration works, ensuring adherence to project scope, quality, time, safety, and environmental standards. Additionally, they will create innovative solutions for complex pre-construction and delivery challenges and assist in preparing high-quality project proposals in line with corporate guidelines. The role also involves preparing and administering contracts for road maintenance works and ensuring all activities comply with relevant policies and standards.
Communication with internal and external stakeholders is a key part of the role, requiring the Road Development Lead to educate, influence, and negotiate to ensure project proposals meet stakeholders' needs and are developed within corporate guidelines and timeframes. They will contribute to fostering a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement, supporting the management team in designing and implementing initiatives that enhance team capabilities, particularly in road maintenance and restoration. Additionally, the Road Development Lead will promote and support safe, inclusive, and flexible team operations.
Key Selection Criteria
Knowledge And Skills
- Project Delivery (Applied):defines tasks to meet agreed outcomes, coordinates and guides work activities, and monitors progress, taking corrective action as needed.
- Systems Thinking (Applied): assesses situations to select the best tools for analysis and problem-solving, applies system archetypes to identify common dynamics, and understands the broader impact of actions on the organization.
- Influence and Persuasion (Applied): tailors presentations to the audience by adjusting content, style, and tone, anticipates objections, and aligns their ideas with others' values, needs, and goals.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Applied): Leverage on existing continuous improvement systems and procedures to improve outcomes, quality and efficiency of work.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Applied): Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines.
- Stakeholder Management (Applied): Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction;.Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.
Qualifications And Experience
Mandatory
- Experience in developing road maintenance program / delivering road maintenance or similar infrastructure projects.
Desirable
- A relevant tertiary degree in engineering, project management or significant and equivalent experience.
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
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Applications close 11.59pm on 23rd September 2024.
All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact
Tareq Rahman, Manager Pavements via email [email protected]
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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