Manager (Network Analysis)

Are you ready to lead strategic transport planning for Queensland's future? We'reseeking a dynamic Manager (Network Analysis) to lead a team focused on identifying transport network deficiencies and recommending high-impact solutions.

This role is pivotal in shaping investment priorities across the state-controlled road network and beyond. You'll work closely with stakeholders, balancing complex factors to deliver timely, evidence-based recommendations. Your advice will span a broad range of infrastructure issues, with a strong emphasis on strategic fit, value-for-money, and long-term investment planning.

In the role of Manager (Network Analysis), you will lead a team in undertaking analysis of transport network deficiencies, evaluating proposed solutions and recommending courses of action which deliver the best outcomes for Queensland.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide technical analysis inputs for the development of investment guidelines to support strategic transport network investment plan and strategies.
• Prepare or evaluate transport system submissions under the Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework and other Australian or Queensland Government funding programs.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues associated with funding submissions relating to planning, programming and technical matters.
• Prepare and maintain detailed prioritisation frameworks, including methodologies and systems for determining road network enhancement investment needs for Queensland's state-controlled road network.
• Evaluate capital investment needs to optimise performance of the transport network and ensure strategic fit with federal and state transport portfolio investment objectives and value-for-money frameworks.
• Provide technical input into high-level advice for senior and executive management related to correspondence, briefing and other requests raised by external and internal stakeholders.
• Support the Investment Program Manager (Strategy) to determine long-term unfunded program priorities for the Bruce Highway Upgrade, National Land Transport Upgrade and State Road Network Upgrade Investment Programs.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders in managing expectations.
• Participate in project teams developing strategic network investment plans, comprising internal and external resources.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated sound knowledge of engineering standards and principles as they apply to the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure.
• Ability to make sound judgements requiring consideration of technical, stakeholder, funding and other considerations.
• A working knowledge of Queensland's transport network and an understanding of the associated funding context.
• The ability to provide clear recommendations in a dynamic environment requiring rapid evaluation of complex quantitative and qualitative data and assessment of multiple other contextual factors.
• Ability to collaborate broadly and synthesise approaches / response to achieve the best overall transport outcome for the department's customers and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to be flexible and undertake a range of roles and activities in a small highly productive, multidisciplinary team to ensure the success of the broader organisation and a demonstrated willingness to contribute to a positive team culture.
• While not mandatory, registration as a Registered Professional Engineer or Queensland (RPEQ), or interstation/international equivalent is highly desirable.

Joining us will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career. So, if you love working in a dynamic and ambitious environment, our team is for you.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group
Management