Lead the delivery of Queensland’s active transport investment programs and help shape the future of sustainable transport. As Manager (Active Transport), you will lead a high-performing team responsible for complex infrastructure investment & procurement activities, while providing strategic advice to senior executives and government stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to influence statewide transport outcomes, manage high-value procurement governance, and drive the successful delivery of programs that support safer, more connected communities across QLD.

Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for a Manager (Active Transport) to lead the delivery of complex active transport infrastructure investment programs and procurement activities, while providing strategic advice to senior leaders and driving outcomes that support safer, more connected communities across Queensland.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a high performing team delivering a complex program of work related to active transport infrastructure investment programs and procurement.
• Analysing program funding, project budgets and delivery schedules in line with approved targets and providing advice to senior management on variances, trends, and financial positions.
• Managing strategic issues and risks while providing accurate strategic advice, reports and general correspondence to the Executive Director, General Manager, Deputy Director-General, Director-General and the Minister.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing TMR in working groups, forums and committees.
• Managing and guiding procurement processes across the Transport Strategy and Planning branch to support the delivery of critical projects.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role:

• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery of a complex program of work and to lead diverse team of professionals.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical business environment.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders and to exert positive influence to achieve desired outcomes for active transport infrastructure investment programs.
• Capability to apply program management principles and methodology to manage and report on programs and to achieve successful project and program outcomes.
• Understanding of the importance of ethics and probity and the ability to maintain a high standard of practice through governance, record keeping and risk management.

Highly desirable attributes:

• Demonstrated procurement expertise and experience, or the ability to rapidly develop this capability through relevant training, to effectively exercise the high-value procurement delegation associated with this role.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:

• Work/life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• City location close to active and public transport, with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
• Generous leave and superannuation

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Darrin Vance can be contacted on 0429 045 341 should you have any questions regarding this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  695129 26 Role Description (Word, 566KB)