Technical Advisor- Road Safety Program Evaluation

Technical Advisor- Road Safety Program Evaluation

Other, 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.Road Safety Victoria

within the Department of Transport and Planning, leads the efforts of all road safety partners to deliver a collective response across government, our industry partners, and the Victorian community to create a safe road environment that supports all road users regardless of mode to make safe choices aimed to reduced road trauma as we work towards the vision of zero deaths on Victorian roads by 2050.Company description:

About UsThe 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.Road Safety Victoria

within the Department of Transport and Planning, leads the efforts of all road safety partners to deliver a collective response across government, our industry partners, and the Victorian community to create a safe road environment that supports all road users regardless of mode to make safe choices aimed to reduced road trauma as we work towards the vision of zero deaths on Victorian roads by 2050.

Job description:

About the Role

* This is a 2-Year Fixed Term role*Job Location: 1 Spring StreetThe Road Safety Evaluation Coordinator provides specialist technical advice on research and the evaluation of infrastructure and non infrastructure initiatives to drive the delivery of consistent, high-quality research and evaluations for road safety projects and programs. This includes championing quality insights, working with colleagues across Road Safety Victoria (RSV) and the road safety partnership to identify evaluation frameworks, embed best-practice methodologies, developing and monitoring ongoing project pipeline and identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.The role is responsible for developing frameworks, survey designs, and systems as needed to support Evaluation projects/ programs across RSV and help communicate key findings to the internal stakeholders. The role will assist in creating, monitoring and updating a research repository that enables efficiencies across RSV as policy development is embarked upon.Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills will be essential to enabling the research and non-infrastructure evaluation capability uplift for RSV but also supporting through the partnership and delivery agencies. The role will also work closely with external vendors and internal Department's transport data/ research teams to ensure road safety is included as a key outcome in broader transport research and policy activities.To access the

Position Description, please click here.Position OutcomesTo be successful in the role the ideal candidate will have a solid technical understanding of the Road Safety evaluation framework and project phases, capable of coordinating detailed regulatory responses and managing stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, excellent written communication abilities, and experience in developing and managing key projects to achieve objectives. Additionally, expertise in consultancy to address complex technical issues and create shared solutions with stakeholders is essential.Build project evaluation scope and framework based on the business case.Provide technical support to evaluation projects, including reviewing evaluation reports and providing comments.Ensure the development of a strong technical understanding of road safety project/ program evaluation, to ensure timely and accurate technical support can be provided to all stakeholders.Identify and manage key technical risks related to evaluation projects.Implement appropriate strategies and processes to manage technical obligations, requirements, and issues, including conducting necessary environmental scanning to identify, and appropriate escalate, technical risks/concerns.Ensure technical standards and directions in relation to all aspects of project/ program evaluation are fit for purpose and implement change processes as necessary.Review programs and procedures including recommending and implementing necessary modifications to improve efficiency and effectiveness in evaluation projects.Advocate continuous innovation in the evaluation process.Qualifications and ExperienceMandatoryKnowledge and experience in road safety Evaluations, research and the safe system approachExtensive experience in research and evaluationProven ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholdersWhat we offerMeaningful work shaping transportation systems and urban planningProfessional growth and development opportunitiesCollaboration and teamwork with diverse stakeholdersImpact on the community's quality of lifeWork-life balance initiatives and flexible work arrangementsCompetitive remuneration and benefits packagesProfessional networking opportunitiesCulture 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.This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.Only applications that are submitted formally via the online portal are acceptable. Email/manual applications will not be considered.How to ApplyClick the ‘ Apply ' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close

9:00 PM on Monday 10th of June 2024.

For further information about the role please contact

Sandeep Pandit -

Manager Road Safety Research and Evaluation

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applicants will 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.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

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