AddressCompany description:
About Us
The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.
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.
The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.
The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.
Regional Transport is a Division in Transport Services Group and is responsible for providing better transport experience connecting regional communities, businesses, and visitors.
Job description:
About the Role
The Scoping and Development Engineer sits within Regional Transport and is the project management lead on for a range of transport infrastructure projects that will be delivered in Regional Victoria (Gippsland).
The Scoping and Development Engineer will liaise and work with a range of subject matter experts to identify and manage project risks.
The Scoping and Development Engineer will identify and assess project options, leading to single option development to determine the projects recommended scope and cost. The Scoping and Development Engineer will lead financial monitoring and reporting activities and produce high quality documentation ready for handover for construction ensuring stakeholder requirements are achieved.
The role is situated out of the Gippsland Region - Traralgon Office, located approximately an hour and a half south-east of Melbourne and offers a range of attractions including pristine beaches, such as Phillip Island, Gippsland Lakes and Wilsons Promontory. It also boasts other tourist attractions including Walhalla, Buchan Caves and a range of national parks Tarra-Bulga and Alpine National Parks to name a few.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
•Adherence to Guidelines - The Scoping and Development Officer has developed project designs in accordance with the DTP technical guidelines.
•Effective Project Design - Ensures the proposed project designs are fully scoped, feasible, costed and documented in accordance with DTP design principles and the DTP Project Management Framework and relevant Project Management tools.
•Stakeholder Management - Requirements from multiple complex stakeholders have been taken into consideration and effectively integrated into project designs.
•Team Cohesion - The incumbent has worked efficiently and has provided constructive contribution as part of a successful design team.
•Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will excel in partnering and co-creation, collaborating actively with users, stakeholders, and experts to understand needs and gather insights. They will build prototypes, coordinate testing, and ensure timely decision-making in the design process.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential, enabling the candidate to seek resolutions within policy or process guidelines, and to enhance their abilities in these areas. Project delivery expertise is also crucial, as the candidate will define tasks, guide others, and monitor progress, taking corrective action when necessary.
The successful candidate will possess applied digital and technological literacy, guiding others in using relevant tools and understanding the impact of IT on operations. A strong customer focus is required, with the ability to tailor services to customer needs, manage risks effectively, and ensure the delivery of desired outcomes.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level the candidate will work with a strong sense of purpose, guiding the team towards the strategic direction and linking their work to community impact.
They will foster a collaborative environment, share information across teams, and adapt quickly to changing priorities, working comfortably with external teams.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
• Degree or Certificate in Civil Construction or Civil Design (or equivalent)
Desirable
• Project Management qualifications or experience
• Transport or civil design experience
Role Specific Requirements
• Driver licence
• Shift work may be required
• Evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel may be required
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
DTP Employees or DTP Affiliates with VicGov People Login
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Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on [Tuesday the 18th of June 2024].
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.
For more information, contact Chris Padovan, Manager Scoping & Development - *************@transport.vic.gov.au Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
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