The State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Consent Officer - Road Reserve Applications. This role is responsible for reviewing and consenting to Works Within Road Reserve applications in a timely, coordinated, and efficient manner under limited direction to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road network and protection of the road asset when third party works are taking place on the road.

• Review and consent to works within road reserve applications in a timely and efficient manner which aligns with the processes and timeframes under the Code of Practice – Management of Infrastructure in Road Reserves of the Road Management Act 2004.
• Deliver an exceptional customer-oriented service to all internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Exercise professional judgement in the assessment and consent to works within road reserve applications to ensure the road network continues to operate safely and efficiently and road asset continues to be protected when third party works are taking place on the road.
• Use negotiation and influencing skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the business area's objectives are communicated and prioritised.
• Negotiate with and influence key stakeholders to remove or minimise barriers to improved service delivery.
• Actively participate in self-development, implementation of change, while showing initiative and making a positive contribution to the team environment.

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret Plans.

• 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.