Project Officer

Department of Transport and Planning • Full-time • Greater Melbourne Area, AU • $76.82k - $93.28k / year • 3w ago

About The Role

The role is to exercise, under supervision, professional judgement to plan, implement and monitor road and bridge works to achieve project scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits.

Construction sites are located throughout metropolitan Melbourne.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

Project Assurance - Under supervision, exercise professional judgement to plan, procure, implement and monitor road and bridge works to achieve project scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits.
Project Monitoring - Under supervision prepare, monitor and report on the physical and financial status of projects.
Construction and OH&S Advice - Seek advice and apply knowledge on road and bridge design, construction and maintenance practices and standards to prepare and administer contracts for works.
Quality and Risk Management - Under supervision, exercise professional judgement to anticipate and assess potential project risks and develop necessary mitigation plans.
Community Engagement - Engage and manage key stakeholders internally and externally
Supplier Management - Understand and hold contractors to account for technical, safety and permit requirements.
Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will resolve issues by following policy or process guidelines and seek guidance where needed, while contributing ideas to enhance problem resolution.

The role involves executing tasks in line with project plans, prioritizing when necessary, and maintaining accurate project records. The candidate will also have a basic understanding of business and commercial processes, identifying potential gaps or conflicts in policies.

Effective stakeholder management is crucial, ensuring prompt communication and resolution of client inquiries. The candidate will also apply knowledge management principles to support business continuity.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level the candidate will be open to new ideas, maintain discipline, and is committed to achieving outcomes.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for their work, align it with organizational goals, and cooperate with others to support team success and shared objectives.

Qualifications And Experience

Mandatory

Engineer, project management, or similar, tertiary qualifications

Desirable

Understanding of project management principles
Understanding of construction principles
Demonstrated experience in dealing with customers/Clients

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

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday the 30th of October, 2024.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Pratik V Shah – Team Leader Metro Projects - [email protected]

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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