Principal Precincts Transport Advice

About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle 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.
Policy Precincts and Innovation is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for providing policy direction, planning and leading innovation for integrated, simple, safe connected journeys. The purpose of the Integrated Transport branch is to work across DTP and Government to achieve integrated transport outcomes - integrating transport and land use planning, including integration across modes, regions and between DTP and other Agencies and Departments.
The Precincts Transport Advice branch provides transport planning advice for precincts, including priority and local precincts, in order to achieve coordinated networks and integrated transport and land use outcomes.
About the Role
The Principal Precincts Transport Advice will play a key lead role in shaping the future transport system for precincts. Working closely with DTP Regions, Modal Planning, across the transport portfolio and with transport, place and land use planners at state and local level, this role will develop and lead initiatives to ensure the transport system supports Government intentions for the development of precincts, to help achieve coordinated and integrated transport and land use outcomes.
The focus of the team and this role is providing integrated transport advice for the planning and development of the State Precincts, including Arden, Sunshine, Fishermans Bend and Melbourne Biomedical Precinct (Parkville). The role will also provide integrated transport advice for other precincts of regional and local significance and support the implementation of the Transport and Amenity Program (North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Docklands). Further, the role will assist the Manager in building team capability and mentor less experienced team members.
Knowledge and Skills
- Transport and Precinct Planning - Demonstrates thorough decision making to identify problems and find solutions which considers safety, environment and place; Applies principles and procedures of relevant Acts, Standards, Regulations, Codes and Guidelines relating to road safety, traffic engineering and planning activities
- Strategic Planning - Coaches others and engages key stakeholders in strategic planning process. Thinks at the whole of system level and undertakes internal and external scanning, considering wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future; Translates strategic direction into team and individual plans and daily activities for self and others
- Future Focus - Understands the broader context when reviewing an issue or problem and supports others to do so. Is future oriented in analysis, thought and action; Actively seeks out new technology to enhance team systems, processes and service delivery. Undertakes planning to ensure the organisation is future ready through managing change
- Communicate with Impact - Makes a positive impression on others & comes across with credibility; Communicates orally in a manner that is clear fluent and holds the listeners' attention; Able to deal with difficult & sensitive topics & questions
- Interpersonal Skills - Detects the underlying concerns, interests or emotions that lie behind what is being said & done; Presents as genuine & sincere when dealing with others; Projects an objective view of another's positions; Uses understanding of individuals to get the best outcomes for the person & organisation
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work process. Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate; Offers suggestions and ideas, encourages others to do the same; Leverage on existing continuous improvement systems and procedures to improve outcomes, quality & efficiency of work; Creates space for learning and innovation by seeking for input and feedback from others

Qualifications and Experience
Desirable
- Experience in strategic transport and place planning would be highly desirable
- A relevant tertiary degree, in engineering or land use planning

**Note**: Due to the nature of the role a drivers licence will be required.
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