Manager, Mr5 Transition

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Projects

Reference: 1754

**Please note: 3 Full Time Fixed Term Positions (up to 24 months) are available.**

**About the Role**
- Working in close collaboration with the MR5 Transaction team, DTP BAU divisions and third-party support, the Manager, MR5 Transition will focus on one of the Transition areas: Franchise Readiness, State Day 1 Readiness, and Contract Management Readiness.
- These roles will:
- support the readiness of the State to effectively manage the critical elements of the MR5 contract on Day 1
- provide oversight of the franchise transition as well as, acting as an arbitrator, if necessary, when transitioning from the incumbent to the new franchise
- create and document processes and supporting materials to establish a strong foundation for administering the MR5 contract, addressing both Day 1 and subsequent stages.

The successful applicants will have substantial experience relevant to complex contracts in the public sector.
- These roles may have the option to be extended to include the MR5 Train Transition.To access the Position Description, please click here.

**Position Outcomes / Accountabilities**
- Provided expert and highly strategic advice to senior business executives on specialist areas of ongoing contract management and service delivery.
- Oversaw business process mapping, assurance and compliance programs and technical writing to deliver overall frameworks, plans, RACI and manuals.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with senior business executives, external support, broader transaction team and franchisees to achieve project objectives
- Provided timely response to DTP stakeholders, other government departments, Franchisees and external advisers to achieve effective reporting, advice and service outcomes.
- Instilled a high level of project management, delivery, governance and contract management systems, policies and processes into the project delivery team’s function.
- Provided oversight and strategic, tactical and governance support for the Director, MR5 close-out and MR5 Transition, taking the lead on strategic initiatives, inspiring and increasing the capability of the team members in facilitating the project delivery.
- Managed junior team members and supported them to deliver project outcomes effectively.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, law, finance, economics, business management or proven extensive 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
- 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

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

**How to Apply