Program Manager

Government - State (Government & Defence)
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.
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.
The Planning and Land Services group in the Department of Transport and Planning brings together land, property, statutory planning, building and heritage capability to deliver whole of state services.
The Group's focus is to provide services in land administration, property information and facilitating the better use of government owned land.
The Planning and Land Services group also:
ensures secure and accurate registration services for property, land and water share transactionsprovides specialist transport property services including planning, acquisition and management of land and building assets; andmanages the state's planning, building and heritage systems to shape the places and communities of Victoria.The Building Division supports and oversees 7 public entities in the building portfolio that are responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the state's building system.
These entities represent the most diverse and complex range of roles and functions within the portfolios of building and planning.
The scope of the Building Act 1993 adds to this complexity; the unique mix of regulators, service delivery agencies, advisory boards and panels makes for a complicated application of the governance framework; it requires a more tailored and focused approach to engagement and strategic planning.
About the RoleThis role is fixed term until 30 June 2026. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Building Monitor in these functions as well as governance matters for the Building Division more broadly.
The role will be responsible for programming the work of the Office of the Building Monitor, including systemic issue research and analysis, data analytics, capture and tracking, and strategic planning, designed to improve building outcomes for consumers, and contribute to the management of project teams.
As a key initiative of the Building System Review, the Government has committed to the establishment of a Building Monitor to represent the interests of domestic building consumers.
The Office of the Building Monitor will function as administrative office within the Building Division of DTP.
The Office is well-integrated with key entities and all stakeholders in the building regulatory setting, including all building portfolio entities.
The Office of the Building Monitor relies on these entities for information and data about building consumers.
The Building Monitor is to advise and make recommendations to the Minister and deliver the strategy of the Office of the Building Monitor with the objective to improve consumer experiences of the building system, reduce fragmentation by playing a central role in identifying system wide issues and empower consumers by enhancing awareness and understanding of systemic issues and potential remedies.
The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Building Monitor in these functions as well as governance matters for the Building Division more broadly.
The role will be responsible for programming the work of the Office of the Building Monitor, including systemic issue research and analysis, data analytics, capture and tracking, and strategic planning, designed to improve building outcomes for consumers, and contribute to the management of project teams.
Fixed term until 30 June 2026 Position Outcomes / AccountabilitiesLead and manage a team to provide rigorous analysis and research on a range of complex policy and reform issues, with a particular focus on improved outcomes for domestic building consumers and the formulation of recommendations based on findings.Lead and manage a team and ensure that role expectations are clearly defined, monitor performance, provide timely and constructive feedback and facilitate staff development.Manage the work program of the Building Monitor and other work emergent from the Building Division as required.Work autonomously across government agencies and Departments at senior levels to build a sound picture of the practicalities for domestic building consumers in Victoria.Key Selection CriteriaKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Project Delivery - Translates strategies into programs or projects that enables achievement of outcomes require; Defines governance e.g., success measures, roles and responsibilities, progress monitoring) required to manage risks and maximise probability of success.Data literacy - Considers data volume, variety, velocity and veracity to establish data collection (e.g., data parameters, data structure) and analysis (e.g., analysis equations, data visualisation) approach.
May have expertise in formulation basic data models or algorithms.Knowledge management and business continuity - Knowledge management and business continuity is integrated into risk management planning for all projects; Knowledge management is included in the learning and development opportunities available to all team members.Lead and Navigate Change - Demonstrated experience in leading, coordinating and delivering work programs for senior stakeholders within scheduled timeframes.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES We expect a proactive approach to:
Working Collaboratively - Guides others to create a culture of collaboration; Identifies, and works to overcome, barriers to knowledge or information sharing; Identifies opportunities to work with other teams to deliver outcomes.Outcomes ThinkingWorks with a sense of purpose within the team and enables others to understand the strategic direction of the branch and organisations; creates a sense of purpose within the team by establishing links between work and impact to the community.Qualifications and ExperienceSpecialist/Technical Expertise/QualificationsAn appropriate tertiary qualification in project management that provides a strong organisational framework would be well regarded.Highly developed written communication and computer literacy skills.
An ability to synthesise, summarise and depict complex issues, options and solutions effectively to a less technical audience in plain English.Demonstrated experience in successfully advising and negotiating with stakeholders on complex issues.Demonstrated experience in delivering programs in complex policy and stakeholder settings is desirable.What we offerMeaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveableProfessional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public ServicesA hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamworkOptimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubsWe prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive cultureCulture ValueWe 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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Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 28th November 2024. All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
For further information about the role please contact Angela Jurjevic, Building Monitor via Angela
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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