Senior Project Development Engineer

This is a Senior Project Development Engineer role with one of the leading companies in AU right now 🔥 -- Department of Transport and Planning -- with an amazing team. They are continuing to grow rapidly. This is the chance to join right as the 🚀 takes off.

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**About Us**   The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria. Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians. **Metropolitan Transport Division** in Transport Services Group maintains and renews existing assets and plans, develops and delivers upgrades to the metropolitan road network, pedestrian, cycling, bus and tram infrastructure. We manage the metropolitan bus contracts, overseeing operator performance and asset management. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.   **About the Role**   Reporting to Team Leader Project Development, the role focuses on developing road safety, road infrastructure improvement and congestion mitigation project proposals in accordance with corporate guidelines under broad supervision. The role requires to undertake, manage and oversee technical assessments for various project needs, determine feasibility, develop and analyse various project options in terms of scope, cost and risks, to achieve optimal project outcomes.   To access the Position Description, Please [Click here](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8rcuumku9tjrkibx7t1pg/Senior-Project-Development-Engineer-Position-Description-1.pdf?rlkey=8cig55zg72kxrzwioq43pbool&st=cp300opj&dl=0)   **Position Accountabilities** - Exercise professional independent judgement to develop road project proposals in accordance with corporate guidelines under broad supervision. - Apply well established project management skills and effectively lead project development activities such as project scoping, transport modelling, design investigation/development, stakeholder engagement and liaison, risk management, project costing and the preparation of project proposals to time, cost and quality requirements. - Provide sound written and verbal advice to key internal and external stakeholders on project proposals. - Build strong relationships and competently negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure project proposals have considered and balanced the needs of all stakeholders and are developed on time, to appropriate cost, quality and investment standards and to government and community requirements. - Exercise professional judgement to actively participate in self-development, while effectively coach, motivate and develop less experienced team members such that an appropriate standard of work is maintained, and team goals are achieved. - In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.   The role requires strong project delivery skills, including defining and coordinating tasks to achieve agreed outcomes, guiding team members, and taking corrective action as needed. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential, particularly in interpreting guidelines, analyzing options, and making informed decisions. Effective stakeholder management is key, with a focus on adding value, maintaining satisfaction, and addressing issues constructively. The ability to influence and persuade by adapting communication to the audience and aligning ideas with others' values is also important. Additionally, the role demands collaborative teamwork, engaging with other teams to share information, address challenges, and support colleagues in difficult situations.   **Personal attributes**   - **Resilience (Applied)**- Gives frank and honest feedback/advice. Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism, and respond constructively; Displays confidence and convictions when communicating an option. - **Interpersonal Skills (Applied)**- Sees things from another’s point of view and confirms understanding; Understand motivations, need s and wants of stakeholders and their impact on service delivery; Tailor communications according to audience and/or audience preference.   **Qualifications and Experience** **Mandatory**   - Tertiary qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant other engineering disciplines - Experience relevant to position outcomes and key selection criteria of the role   **Desirable** - Proven previous work experience in road infrastructure project development and/or project management.   **Role Specific Requirements** - Current and valid driver’s license.   **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.

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