Manager, Social Value

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Organisation: Level Crossing Removal Project

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Projects

Reference: 6235

**About the role**

This role will be responsible for the management of contractual aspects of the Program relating to the Victorian Social Procurement Framework, Local Jobs First policy and other social value initiatives, provision of analysis, insight and reporting to facilitate performance outcomes, provide strategic and operational advise to stakeholders, respond to emerging and or complex issues, comply with departmental policies and governance frameworks, and drive a quality agenda to implement on-going improvements to the collection and reporting of data.

Reporting to the Director Industry, Capability and Inclusion, the Policy and Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing and providing advice on the social value contractual aspects of the program. This includes the development and coordination of a quality assurance agenda, interfaces with other project elements, contract management, interdepartmental reporting, and administration at various project stages.

On a day-to-day basis you will be building and managing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as:

- Providing active leadership to a small team.
- Supporting industry capability & inclusive data practices, analytic monitoring, performance monitoring and driving innovation and improvement.
- Undertake complex research and analysis on policy developments, industry trends, and program delivery issues, to identify opportunities and risks impacting the achievement of objectives, particularly in the areas of inclusion, diversity, workforce development, and social procurement.

We like to work together when it makes sense, so when working from the office you will find yourself in workshops, brainstorms, and real life catch ups with people as you build rapport with your key stakeholders across the business and within the industry.

You will be reporting to Caitlin Ryan (Director, Industry Capability & Inclusion) who brings a wealth of experience to the role. With a decade of expertise in the rail sector and 18 years in the vocational education sector, Caitlin excels in identifying and harnessing industry capabilities. As your supervisor, Caitlin will provide valuable guidance and support, drawing upon her extensive background to foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Caitlin’s approach to leadership is people centred, trusting and supportive. You’ll learn a lot from her

You’ll be part of a team who are passionate about their work and proud of the positive impact their work has on the community it serves. The team was shortlisted for a Kinaway Aboriginal Business award, a testament to our ongoing efforts in Social Procurement. The team holds monthly reflections to celebrate their wins and to acknowledge their highlights. In the past, the team has organized volunteering opportunities where they come together to build camaraderie and give back to the community and take part in a range of cultural experiences to honour and celebrate continuing cultures of the First Peoples.

We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we are committed to providing our team members with the resources and support they need to achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling personal life.

We work in a hybrid capacity, so you will work a mix of office (3 days) and home (2 days). The team’s anchor days are Tuesday and Thursday with a third office day of your choosing. We also offer our staff flexible start and finish times.

Our office is based in the Melbourne CBD, and the office environment is lively, collaborative, and exciting.

This is a 12-month fixed term position, paying a salary between $134,593 - $180,115 + superannuation.

**About you**

You will have a strong sense of purpose in helping the project deliver on transforming the way Victorians live, work and travel. We are interested in individuals with experience and knowledge of the civil construction industry, experience monitoring performance within the operation of a commercial framework, and experience in data driven performance management and analysis.

You will have prior experience with developing effective data management and quality assurance practices, influencing stakeholders towards best practice solutions, and prepare high quality briefings, reports and other management documentation as required. Furthermore, you will have the ability to identify and analyse emerging workforce issues, trends and risks and their associated impacts on contractual performance and compliance with all regulations, specifically the obligations of the Locals Jobs First Policy.
- Relevant industry experience and knowledge of the civil construction industry, effectively resolving sensitive and multifaceted project development and delivery issues
- Demonstrat