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Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 593135
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Are you ready to lead inthe delivery of multi-modal transport strategies with state-wideimpact? We’re looking for a Manager, Road Network Planning tojoin our leadership team and lead and motivate a professional team,driving innovative outcomes and delivering timely andwell-positioned ROAD NETWORK outputs that align with our strategicpriorities.
TheDepartment for Infrastructure and Transport connects SouthAustralians to keep our State moving. We want every SouthAustralian to easily access the services they want, the transportthey rely on and the infrastructure they need.
For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We knowthe projects and services we work on today must deliver for SouthAustralia’ s future.
We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment ofcollaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.
The Opportunity
The Transport Strategy and Planning Division develops policies andlegal instruments; and establishes strategic plans, standards andprogram management frameworks for network development to delivercustomer, community and economic benefits and outcomes.
As the Manager of Road Network Planning, you will provideleadership in the provision of technical and specialist input intomulti-modal transport strategies. Your role will overseefeasibility analysis and studies of potential future transportasset improvements, ensuring that studies and outputs are sound androbust, integrating effectively with Departmental and governmentpriorities and initiatives.
As a key member of the Directorate leadership group, you will havemanagerial responsibility for a professional team, includingresource allocation, staff development, performance management, andleadership.
You will represent the Department at various industry forums, leadstakeholder engagement, and ensure outputs are focused onstakeholder and customer needs.
The role will ensure a strong emphasis on and integration of safetyin ROAD NETWORK PLANNING and programs, as well as providingrelevant advice and managing funding agreements with external assetowners for projects funded through the agency. Your contributionswill be key in the continuous improvement of the directoratethrough business planning and leadership of initiatives.
About You
We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience anddemonstrated success in driving outcomes and delivering timely andwell-positioned outputs. The successful candidate will havecomprehensive knowledge of strategic issues and opportunitiesimpacting transport systems, along with the ability to successfullyengage with stakeholders and influence decisions to achieve win-winoutcomes.
They will demonstrate extensive experience in communicatingeffectively and influencing and negotiating outcomes that aretechnically and politically sound, as well as the ability to thinkinnovatively and strategically to deliver well-positioned adviceand plans.
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive and contemporaryknowledge of the issues, risks, trends, and directions of thetransport system, along with extensive experience in theleadership, management, and development of teams. They will havedemonstrated experience in driving change and reforms to ensureoutputs are leading-edge and will possess the ability to workcollaboratively across diverse disciplines and actively engage andunderstand the needs of internal, external, and communityinterests.
Joining our team will provide the opportunity to make impactfulcontributions to the State’s development in a dynamicenvironment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Youwill have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, driveinnovation and contribute to the continuous improvement of ourtransport system. The Department offers a wide variety of learningand development offerings and is located in a brand-new buildingwith great work and leisure facilitiesavailable.
Qualifications/Experience
Comprehensiveknowledge of strategic issues and opportunities impacting ontransport systems is essential.
We are opento hear from you on how you will apply your expertise to the roleand appointment may be to the MAS3 or PO5 classification level,noting the following is also provided:
MAS3- A relevant tertiary qualification ineconomics, finance, commerce, business, management, or a relatedfield will be highly regarded.
PO5 - To be eligible for appointment at thisclassification, a degree level qualification in Engineering orother relevant engineering discipline or a recognised degree orrecognised post graduate qualification in the discipline ofPlanning is required.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrateprofessional engineering or planning expertise, competence, andexperience directly related and applicable to ROAD NETWORK PLANNINGand as to enable them to be providing professional advice andservices in circumstances requiring complex technical skills.
For further information regarding the roles, please refer to theattached Role Statements.
Special Conditions
The successful candidate will be required to provide a NationalPolice Check (NPC) prior to employment with the Department forInfrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every threeyears.
Some out of hours and weekend work, along with someintra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may berequired.
Remuneration
PO5- $122,610 - $128,328 per annum
MAS3 - $125,970 per annum
Enquiries
Alysia Keregdjarto
Business Manager, Transport Strategy and Planning
Telephone: 0482 110 ***
Email:
Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply'button.
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a coverletter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteriain the role statement.
Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an EqualOpportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse andinclusive culture across the department, planning for and promotingdiversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourageapplications from diverse community groups and ages includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people withdisabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognisesthe benefits that such an approach brings for our staff andcustomers in delivering the future of South Australia.
As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treatingeveryone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all itsspaces as safe places for everybody.
Role Statement- Manager, Road Network Planning(PO5)
Role Statement- Manager, Road Network Planning (MAS3)
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
