Project Lead

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Projects

Reference: 5430

**About Us**

The Department of Transport & Planning 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’re 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.

The department 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.

The department 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.

**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 provideing better transport experience connecting regional communities, businesses and visitors_._

**About the Role**

Operating under limited direction, this roleplays a key role ensuring the Department of Transport delivers critical road projects. The role leads various activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and achieve strict quality and safety standards. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Leader is responsible for providing expertise for project planning, design, procurement, contract development and execution of works, surveillance; complex stakeholder engagement; coupled with effective financial management.

The Project Leader contributes to developing and delivering project activities, supporting the strategic direction of the Department and building effective stakeholder relationships. To succeed, the incumbent must drive collaborative relationships with municipalities, utility agencies, contractors and other Victorian State Government Departments.

To access the full position description, please click **here.**

**Your outcomes and accountabilties,**
- **Effective** **Delivery of** **Projects** - Has effectively delivered projects ensuring that budget, schedule, environmental, safety and quality outcomes are achieved.
- **Stakeholder Management** **and Community Engagement** - The incumbent has actively engaged with key stakeholders and the community.
- **Supplier** **Engagement** - With support of Commercial Team engages suppliers to ensure the timely completion of commercial and project deliverables.
- **Quality and Risk Management** - The incumbent ensures that projects meet and are delivered in accordance with project management, financial, risk, quality, safety procedures and policy and complies with regulations.
- **Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations**

**Key Selection Criteria**

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in project delivery by defining tasks to achieve our goals, coordinating efforts, and monitoring progress to ensure successful outcomes. You’ll also manage stakeholder relationships, enhancing client satisfaction and effectively addressing any issues that arise. Your understanding of business operations will help us optimize costs and ensure accountability when working with external vendors. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you will need to empathize with others’ perspectives and tailor your communication to meet their needs. Additionally, you will align day-to-day activities with our organizational strategy, setting objectives and guiding your team in the strategic planning process. Join us in making a meaningful impact

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Experience at managing infrastructure projects

**Desirable**
- A relevant tertiary degree in engineering, project management or at significant and equivalent experience.

**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
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

**Cultural Values**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants s