Visionary Road Infrastructure Strategist

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A lifecycle 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.

The Lead Road Investment Planner position sits within the Road Investment Planning Team as part of the Strategic Asset Management (Roads) Branch that has custodianship of the Victorian arterial road network. This role is part of a team that is accountable for the development, upkeep and promotion of tactical and strategic road asset investment strategies, and works closely with the Strategic Asset Management Team to ensure that strategies and performance objectives are delivered.

• Provide strategic asset management input to the development and upkeep of tactical and long-term strategic asset planning for the road network. Key road investment asset strategies for system, asset class and critical assets are in place.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop clear, comprehensive funding submissions that reflect strategic priorities as articulated in asset strategies. These submissions have been prepared collaboratively with Transport Services and asset stewards on time and to the expected quality.
• Offer expert advice to the prioritisation of investment in road maintenance and renewal programs. There is confidence that funds have been prioritised to the highest risk/impact areas.
• Build and maintain key relationships and communication channels for tactical input into asset strategies. Road asset strategies are informed from inputs across the organisation and are being managed as living documents.

As a Lead Road Investment Planner, you will be responsible for providing strategic asset management input to the development and upkeep of tactical and long-term strategic asset planning for the road network. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that strategies and performance objectives are delivered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic asset management input to the development and upkeep of tactical and long-term strategic asset planning for the road network.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop clear, comprehensive funding submissions that reflect strategic priorities as articulated in asset strategies.
• Offering expert advice to the prioritisation of investment in road maintenance and renewal programs.
• Building and maintaining key relationships and communication channels for tactical input into asset strategies.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality results and making a positive impact on the community.

As a Lead Road Investment Planner, you will have access to:

• A comprehensive training program to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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