Team Leader

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Other
Reference: 5981
Network Operations is a Group within DTP, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Victoria's Transport Network. We continuously strive for better transport outcomes for all Victorians, every day.
SprayLine Road Services (SRS) is a commercialised branch within the Network Operations Division of the Department of Transport and Planning providing road maintenance services, construction and associated civil works, bituminous spray sealing, and line marking to DTP, other state road authorities, municipal councils, and private industry. SRS delivers services locally within the communities and is committed to ensuring quality, innovative, and sustainable outcomes.
SRS performs a key role as an internal provider to DTP, providing emergency response, maintaining organisational capability, and supporting DTP in being an informed purchaser.
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
This is a Fixed Term, Full Time Position until 31 December 2025. The Team Leader, Works is responsible for the successful planning, organising, and delivery of assigned maintenance programs for Metro External Works teams using internal and/or external resources within the prescribed budget, timeframe, and HSEQ requirements.
This position reports to the Delivery Manager, Metro, and directly manages the Works Supervisors and Program Support Engineers in the Metro External Works team. The role works closely with the Program Development Leads, other Team Leaders, and SRS Senior HSEQ and Risk Advisers.
The Team Leader is accountable for working collaboratively with industry partners and leading a team of experts to ensure delivery of work packages that maintain roadside infrastructure and the environment against contract requirements and support innovation of road maintenance practices to drive best practice safety and performance outcomes.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities Delivery of Work Packages: Develop work packages to meet road serviceability requirements in accordance with the Road Management Act and DTP's Road Management Plan.Minimised Impact on Road Users: Effectively utilise available resources and plan work packages as part of a coordinated program to minimise impact on road users.Stakeholder Management: Develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that all available information and expertise is applied to the development and execution of work packages.Work Package Assurance: Provide assurance that executed work packages meet client requirements by ensuring adherence to the administration of the DTP Road Management Plan requirements.Effective People Leadership: Provide effective leadership, people management, and support to the team. Staff are engaged with high levels of cohesion and commitment and are delivering on the services required.Health and Safety: Promote and support safe, inclusive, and flexible team operations.Key Selection Criteria
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Team Leader for our Works division. In this key role, you will build and maintain partnerships to achieve objectives, coaching team members in the co-creation process and fostering a collaborative environment. Your ability to facilitate discussions and navigate differing opinions will be crucial in reaching decisions and building trust.
You will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to consider the wider business context when resolving issues, integrating solutions into work processes to deliver tangible outcomes. Your expertise in project delivery will help translate strategies into actionable programs, defining governance structures that manage risks and enhance success.
Additionally, you will demonstrate influence and persuasion by gaining support for proposals and involving experts to strengthen your case. Stakeholder management is vital; you will add value for clients, monitor their satisfaction, and address concerns constructively.
If you are a results-driven leader passionate about public service and improving transport outcomes, we invite you to apply for the Team Leader position and make a meaningful impact in our community.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the candidate will be flexible and adaptable, quickly adjusting processes to meet changing priorities while ensuring their team's work positively impacts the community. They will leverage self-awareness and emotional intelligence to foster a collaborative culture, guiding others in overcoming barriers to knowledge sharing and enhancing engagement through sensitive conversations.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory Understanding of Asset Maintenance Management Systems.Strong knowledge of the Road Management Plan.Strong understanding of Maintenance Specification Section 750.Driver's License.Ability and willingness to travel and work across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria.Construction White Card.Desirable Experience in the delivery of infrastructure capital and maintenance works.Experience leading and managing road maintenance delivery teams within a commercial and performance-based environment.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.
How to Apply
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 5th December 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 at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Pasan Weerasekara - Delivery Manager Metro via ******. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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