Address
SalaryThe Project Evaluation Unit plays a key role in providing advice to Project Owners and senior management to ensure that transport infrastructure investment proposals are processed in accordance with relevant guidelines and methodologies, fully aligned with the department's strategic objectives and seek to maximise value for money. Further, the Project Evaluation Unit provides specialist skills in the areas of economic analysis, financial/commercial analysis, benefits management, documentation preparation, project management and the management of specialist consultancies.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/549998/24
Closing date 20-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until March 2025 with possibility of extension
Contact person Arash Rasti
Contact details Phone: (07) 3066 3597
Access the
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Lead key components of transport infrastructure Project Evaluations, including strategic reviews, financial, commercial, economic, legal and governance project activities for Strategic Assessment of Service Requirements (SASR), Preliminary Evaluations (PE), Business Cases (BC) and other special projects.
- Lead the development of transport infrastructure Project Evaluations, including developing terms of reference, briefs to arrange for the selection and engagement of consultants, project monitoring, project reporting, report preparation and project approval processes.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships to liaise with key stakeholders (regional TMR project teams, central agencies, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Cities and the Arts (DITRDCA), Infrastructure Australia, local governments, non-government organizations, the private sector and clients) on a range of key issues relating to transport infrastructure, and provide advice in relation to the state's major project proposals.
- Develop high-level submissions and communicate complex ideas to senior management and key stakeholders, as part of undertaking drafting and preparation of departmental documents, such as Cabinet submissions, Ministerial and departmental briefs and policy and research papers; and providing regular advice to senior and executive management on the progress of major projects through the Project Assurance Framework (PAF) to gain relevant government approvals.
- Lead the advisory of Whole of Government evaluation frameworks and requirements, including TMRs' On-Q framework, the Queensland Government's PAF and Business Case Development Framework and Australian Government requirements, including the Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework and the Australian Transport Assessment and Planning (ATAP) Guidelines, to deliver robust major Project Evaluations.
- Actively participate in all elements of working in a team environment to ensure goals are met and productivity targets are achieved. This includes coaching and mentoring others in the Project Evaluation Unit to support capability development, staff motivation and delivery of quality advice and service. This role has HR delegations and requires management of staff.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
