Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9568
This is a Fixed term role until 30th June 2027
Reporting to the Senior Advisor, the Advisor role will assist and contribute to the varied and challenging work program directed by the key strategic priorities and imperatives of Spatial Planning within DTP.
Core to the role, the Advisor will work closely with the Senior Advisor to ensure the Spatial Planning Executive Directors and their teams are well positioned to make informed decisions and provide effective advice on a range of topics across the metropolitan portfolio, with a focus on problem resolution. The Advisor achieves this by providing timely analysis and advice on divisional priorities and complex matters.
The role ensures issues and activities are followed through to completion to ensure outcomes are achieved. The role is also responsible for contributing to the division’s response to corporate activities including risk management, planning and business continuity, financial management, ministerial correspondence and general reporting requirements.
Key Selection CriteriaTo be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic planning skills, ensuring daily activities align with organisational objectives and translating strategy into clear actions. They will drive innovation and continuous improvement by analysing internal and external information, fostering a culture of creativity, and improving systems and processes. The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability to consider broader business impacts, address recurring issues, and deliver sustainable outcomes. The candidate will also bring sound business and commercial acumen, operating efficiently and effectively managing vendor relationships, alongside accomplished stakeholder management skills to build trusted partnerships and achieve shared outcomes.
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Position Outcomes
Manage the group’s compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, policies and standards, and participated in the development of policies, strategies and business plans and undertook corporate projects as required. – Provide authoritative and expert strategic and technical advice and support to senior executives.
Undertake research and deliver high quality and complex briefings, policy and project documents, divisional communications and presentations.
Lead and manage a range of corporate activities including ministerial correspondence, projects, budget and financial management and reporting, records and document management, purchasing and procurement, business planning, risk management, local IT systems support, and occupational health and safety.
Effectively contribute to the broader Division as part of the Office of Spatial Planning Team and lead collaborative work across the Division.
Established and maintained constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and managed a range of inquiries on the division’s activities.
Promoted and supported safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in a similar role
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.Pre-employment checks and employment conditions.
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification.
Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 15th February 2025.
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Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Dana Mizrachi, Senior Advisor at [email protected].
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