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The future of transport?
Be part of it
Working for the Department of Transport (DoT) allows you to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation. We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.
At the Department of Transport, we foster collaboration, promote well-being, embrace adaptability, and support accountability to deliver exceptional services.
Collaboration | Wellbeing | Adaptability | Accountability
There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and be part of the future of transport!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic evaluative thinker who is passionate about using data to derive insight, narrative and meaning.
We are working to make it easier for Western Australians of all ages and abilities to walk, wheel and ride as part of their everyday journeys, and to feel comfortable, confident, and safe in their experience.
The sets out our plan for how to collect and analyse data about who is riding, why they’re riding, and where they ride. Having robust and informative data helps to guide investments in WA’s active transport network that support people to walk, wheel and ride.
As an experienced evaluator, you will lead multiple, high quality research and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of built environment and behaviour change strategies, projects and programs. You will thrive working collaboratively across teams and with partners across the Transport Portfolio to ensure that our programs have robust evaluations. Your ability to communicate confidently and use data and insight to negotiate, influence and inform strategic discussions will be critical to your success.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Helen Ginbey, Manager Travel Behaviour Change on 0435648***.
There is one 12-month fixed term contract opportunity, with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.
About you
- Shape and drive research and evaluation across the branch.
- Exemplify personal integrity and self-awareness.
- Cultivate strong, productive and diverse working relationships and partnerships.
- Achieve results through the delivery of robust evaluation frameworks, plans and methodologies.
- Communicate and influence at a senior level with a range of stakeholders including industry and government bodies.
As part of our team, you will enjoy
- A competitive salary, and 11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work options with possibility working from home or alternate locations.
- Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.
Support from your manager and team, we have a strong team culture and help each other achieve our business goals, check out the work of the active transport branch here
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long services leave accrues every 7 years.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact our Recruitment Team at ***********@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6***.
Application Process
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only.
We require you to submit:
- A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and
- A written statement (maximum two (2) pages) addressing only the following selection criteria (SC):
- (1.1) Leadership - Supports a shared sense of purpose and directs teams to the delivery of evaluating program/project outcomes and key transport objectives.
- (1.3) Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Builds, establishes, manages and maintains effective communication and relationships with a variety of individuals by liaising, engaging and negotiating in a purposeful, concise and effective manner.
- (2.3) Considerable program design and development experience.
- Your application must contain the complete names and contact information of two (2) referees who can provide feedback on the applicant's capacity to meet all the Essential Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be the applicant's immediate (most recent) supervisor/manager unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application or would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 6551 6***.
The DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies at the Department of Transport, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
Whilst new appointments may commence on a fixed term basis, there may be the possibility of extension and/or permanency in the future.
