AddressCompany description:
About Us
The Department of Transport & Planning (DTP) 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 are 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.
DTP 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.
DTP 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.
Job description:
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 responisble for providing better transport experience connecting regional communities, businesses and visitors.
About the Role (multiple positions available)
Places of Work - Benalla and/or Bendigo (Flexibility may be available)
The Statutory Planning Officer assesses and responds to planning permit applications referred to DTP from Councils or other State Government Departments, responding within statutory time limits to ensure the efficiency and safety of the Transport Network. Role also manages the statutory consent process under the Road Management Act 2004.
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Position Outcomes
The role requires to review and allocate planning permit referrals within the Statutory Planning Team, ensuring timely assessment and response to permit applications to uphold transport network safety and efficiency. Utilize analytical skills to develop signage and consent solutions for arterial roadsides, provide transport-related land use advice to various stakeholders, assist in submissions to regulatory bodies, and oversee team performance for business improvements and outcomes.
Key Selection Criteria
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Foundational): Seeks resolution of problems through policy or process guidelines; Otherwise seeks guidance by providing information and ideas relevant towards resolution of problem. Understands concepts enabling improvements in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Working Collaboratively (Foundational): Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; Share information and acknowledge others' efforts; Step in to help others where required.
- Communicate with Impact (Foundational): Organises information in a logical sequence; Includes content appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- Stakeholder Management (Foundational): Responds to clients' needs; Keeps the client or stakeholder up to date with issues and developments; Promptly follows through on inquiries, requests and complaints; Takes responsibility for correcting problems promptly.
- Customer Focus (Foundational): Understand customer requirements and how work addresses customer needs; Provides timely and accurate support and advice; Identify opportunities to improve services; Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for clients.
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or experience relevant to the role.
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
Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 20th May 2024. For further information about the role please contact Bruno Spandonide - Associate Director - Loddon Mallee Hume Transport Strategy - ***************@transport.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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