Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Parkville
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Occupation: Emergency Management
Reference: 3076
About the Role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 31 December 2025*
Reporting to the Manager Disaster Recovery Funding Assessment, this role will coordinate with the Delivery Agencies (Local Government) to assess claims submitted by Local Governments after a declared disaster. The role performs data anaysis in relation to claims assessments and grenerating reports as required. The incumbent will also be required to provide general awareness training regarding DRFA guidelines.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Negotiate with and influence key decision and options with stakeholders in relation to legislative responsibilities for the coordination of claim assessment for the DRFA Administering Authority (Department of Justice and Community Safety) while ensuring that policies, procedures, systems and standards are adhered to.
Coordinate with key stakeholders and successfully undertake claims assessment activities on behalf of DRFA Administering Authority.
Exercise professional independent judgement in the cost analysis related to the recovery works for road and bridge projects that have been affected by declared disasters under general functional supervision.
Monitor the Local Government’s submission of financial reporting and use these reports for the early identification of project and program risks.
Liaise closely with Municipalities in assigned area and provide general awareness training of the DRFA guidelines and submission of Claims under the DRFA by Municipalities.
Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
Key Selection Criteria
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate needs adept critical thinking to solve problems within guidelines or without them. They should interpret, draft policies, and analyze data for reporting. Proficiency in data assessment, stakeholder management, fostering innovation, and clear communication via suitable media are crucial skills.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the candidate will demonstrate adaptability by accepting changing priorities seamlessly and working comfortably with diverse teams, even outside their organization. They will actively foster a supportive team environment, collaborating with various departments and agencies, sharing information, and offering assistance in challenging situations.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Experience relevant to the capabilities of the 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 Monday the 12 February 2024. For further information about the role please contact Luke Watts – Manager Disaster Recovery Assessment via luke.watts@roads.vic.gov.au.
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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