Company description:
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
Network Design and Integration is a Group within the Department of Transport, and is responsible for the delivery of transport priorities through the development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects, supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program, and to plan Victoria's rail network.
Assets and Engineering is a Division in the Network Design & Integration Group and is responsible to enable a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence.
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.
Job description:
About the Role
Supporting the Lead Engineer, the Senior Engineer - Geotechnical Design (West) sits within Engineering and delivers geotechnical services, including geotechnical investigation and designs for road related structures, and develops innovative responses to complex problems. Critical to the role will be the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key clients and meet agreed budgets and timelines.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
- Geotechnical Delivery - The Senior Engineer - Geotechnical Design (West) independently considers and recommends geotechnical solutions, including delivering Geotechnical Design services on time and on budget.
- Innovative Contributions - The incumbent has contributed expertise to their team by working on complex projects, undertaking complex technical investigations and making recommendations for action based on their field of expertise.
- Stakeholder Management - Effective working relationships with key clients and Engineering peers have been developed and effectively maintained.
- Engineering Support - Support is provided to other Engineering Branches as needed
- Geotechnical Contribution - The incumbent is an active contributor to a Community of Practice for Geotechnical matters.
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is looking for an accomplished professional skilled in innovation, continuous improvement, and critical thinking to design and implement effective systems and solutions. The ideal candidate will manage projects efficiently, influence and persuade stakeholders, and maintain a strong customer focus. Proficiency in engineering, including stakeholder engagement and risk evaluation, is essential to deliver high-quality outcomes and innovative solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering and relevant workplace experience
- Relevant experience in Geotechnical design
Desirable
- Current Professional Engineering Registration in the field of civil engineering, as issued by the Victoria Business Authority
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
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday 03 July 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 Bogdan Graovac, Lead Engineer-Geotechnical Designvia **************@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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