AddressPersonnel Area: Transport for Brisbane
Branch: Strategy and Network Services
Duration: Contract 4 years
Location: Brisbane City
Our Business
Brisbane City Council by population is the largest local government in Australia, with assets over $34 billion and an annual budget of over $4 billion. Council manages resources to create a vibrant, successful, and liveable city now and in the future for the people of Brisbane.
Transport for Brisbane division operates and maintains one of the largest public transport fleets in Australia to deliver public transport services for the people living, working, and visiting the City of Brisbane. Through contracts with the State Government and private organisations we provide clean, convenient, and effective transport options on bus, CityCat, ferry, e-bike, e-scooter, and soon - Metro.
Our Branch
Strategy and Network Services branch support the division with advice and support in Health, Safety and Environment compliance and initiatives. We coordinate and deliver divisional specific Learning and Development programs and implement business and process improvement measures.
The branch advises and monitors security, risk, and compliance issues; coordinates information management and record keeping; and coordinates bus network planning and scheduling.
The Role
The Manager Safety, Risk and Security provides leadership across Transport for Brisbane for safety, RISK AND SECURITY outcomes through continuous improvement activities, strategies, and legislative compliance. The role manages the implementation of RISK AND assurance frameworks to deliver the Organisational Policies and Strategies in the context of Transport for Brisbane.
On establishment of robust risk management frameworks you will partner with branches to provide advice and support to understand risks, assurance activities obligations and other frameworks, tools and legislation to support contemporary risk management principles.
The Candidate
The person we are looking for is a values based leader with exceptional experience identifying and managing risks in a large passenger services business. They will have a track record of driving and delivering transformational change through identifying and managing RISK AND the delivery of risk management frameworks. You will be a collaborative leader who works closely with management, stakeholders, and customers to deliver value to our city.
This is a newly created position working with and reporting directly to the General Manager Strategy and Network Services. This is a rare opportunity to join a professional and passionate team and to make a real difference to Transport for Brisbane, Council, and the people of Brisbane.
To be successful you will have
- extensive experience and achievements delivering public value, leading organisational change, and performance
- demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
- demonstrated experience developing an engaged, productive, and customer-focused workforce
- proven ability to deliver systems and processes which deliver value
- demonstrated ability to undertake broad executive leadership beyond the specific requirements of the position.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.
This role requires a Criminal History and Business History Check.
For more information: Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or **********@brisbane.qld.gov.au
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024 at 11:55pm AEST
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
