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Senior Transport Engineer
Salary Range Band 7 $101,791 - $113,909 plus 10.5% Super
Full time Temporary 12 month opportunity
Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible
About the Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
About the Role
For the first three months you will backfill a paternity leave position in the Major Transport Projects Domain Precinct team. You will work with the Domain team to provide project management to support leading Council’s involvement in the Victorian State Government’s Metro Tunnel Project.
After that time, you will join a dynamic group of professional Transport Engineers in the Transport Safety team.
As Senior Transport Engineer you will assist in the management and development of a safe and well-connected transport system to support vulnerable road users and to deliver on the targets and actions contained in the Integrated Transport Strategy (Move, Connect, Live Strategy 2018-2028).
You will need to exercise personal judgment within agreed standards to respond to service requests within agreed timelines and to encourage and support other staff to do the same.
Duties:
In the Domain Precinct team you will provide project management support for other major transport projects that intersect with the Domain precinct, including the Anzac Station, lead St Kilda Bike Corridor and Shrine to Sea projects, and Council led projects such as the Park Street Streetscape Improvement Project.
As part of the Transport Safety team you will actively assist, support and provide direction to other Transport Engineers in the Transport Safety team, including on the job training and coaching.
Liaise with all staff, Councillors and the community to resolve concerns and issues in a friendly manner in accordance with the Customer Charter.
Provide professional traffic engineering advice to Council and the Port Phillip community, including report preparation, attendance at public meetings, liaison with other service authorities, agencies and resolution of community enquiries.
Provide internal advice on town planning applications, strategic planning, building and street occupation applications, including major projects.
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (Bachelor Civil Engineering) and a membership of Institute of Engineers or similar relevant association.
5+ years hands on experience in traffic and parking management and sustainable transport.
Experience in a high-quality service delivery and customer service role in an environment that focuses on meeting community expectations.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem solving and gaining cooperation skills to enable resolution of service user requests and complaints within the framework of Service Principles.
Proven ability to work constructively, independently and as a member of a high performing team.
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
Benefits
We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
How to Apply
All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.
Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Stefan Mitrik, Coordinator Transport Safety on phone 03 9209 6445 or via email stefan.mitrik@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 2 April 2023
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (Recruitment & Employee Experience Lead) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au
