Manager, Strategic Planning

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 3 years

Organisation: Suburban Rail Loop Authority

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

Occupation: Planning

Reference: VG/1715756

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

**About us**:
Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.

SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can't do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we're at it, we will be shaping your future too.

**About the opportunity**:
Within the Planning and Precincts Division, we are seeking high-performing managers who will be responsible for leading key strategic planning projects and providing expert advice in relation to precinct planning within the Suburban Rail Loop Project.

As a Manager, Strategic Planning in this fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will:

- provide professional strategic planning advice and manage strategic planning projects in a multidisciplinary context,
- work both independently and as part of a team to achieve timely and appropriate outcomes on highly complex planning projects, policy and strategy development
- exercise professional judgment within agreed standards and actively contribute to the pursuit of high quality, effective and timely service delivery,
- manage internal and external teams to deliver projects and deliverables to achieve an appropriate standard and contribute to the broader program of work,
- work with a range of internal and external stakeholders

**Key accountabilities**:

- Manage the development of policies, programs and initiatives relating to place specific planning and development strategies, to manage complex urban planning issues.
- Undertake advanced research and analysis to provide strategic and authoritative advice on current and emerging planning issues, government policy and strategies to proactively navigate the strategic context to achieve outcomes for the project.
- Coordinate and manage project teams in a complex and multi-disciplinary context to deliver high quality outcomes, meeting agreed parameters relating to scope, output, timeline and budget, including managing specialist consultants or drawing on expertise across departments.
- Manage successful delivery of project components, including preparing project plans, project reports, briefing materials and presentations, identify and monitor risks and contribute to effective project performance monitoring and continuous improvement processes.
- Liaise with government agencies and other stakeholders to progress the delivery of key strategic projects; facilitate and/or participate in community engagement and support collaboration activities with precinct partners including local government, key institutions and the private sector.
- Mentor, coach and provide guidance to team members, forge effective partnerships and networks with peers.

**Why join us?**
- An emphasis on work / life balance
- High-performing team environment
- Equal opportunity employer
- Personal & Professional development opportunities
- Committed to safety & wellbeing
- Training & development opportunities

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