Associate Director M&R Delivery And Asset Assurance

Department Of Transport And Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transport authority in Victoria is looking for an Associate Director for M&R Delivery and Asset Assurance. This leadership position requires oversight of the maintenance and renewal of infrastructure assets and management of high-value contracts. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary degree in engineering or related fields and experience in asset management. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills are necessary to drive performance and ensure compliance. Applications close on January 9th.

Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial management of high-risk, high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of asset management and assurance principles.
• Understanding of the public transport environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and renewal of infrastructure assets.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure contractual compliance.
• Provide high-quality, strategic advice to executive leadership.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management of contracts

Asset management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary degree in engineering, business, commerce or law

Job description

Associate Director M&R Delivery and Asset Assurance

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Position Type: Full time

Date Posted: 16 Dec

About the Group

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions 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 livable communities across Victoria.

We create thriving places and connected communities.

We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

About This Position

The Associate Director M&R Delivery and Asset Assurance is responsible for oversight and management of the maintenance and renewal and asset assurance of infrastructure assets associated with the Franchise Operators obligations under the Metro Train Franchise Agreement.

The role leads the M&R Delivery and Asset Assurance team, providing subject-matter expert oversight of the performance of the infrastructure obligations of the metropolitan train operator, including monitoring asset reliability, reviewing and recommending M&R plans and assuring the delivery of these M&R activities as part of the overall DTP asset management lifecycle.

Contract Compliance – lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure contractual compliance including the timely resolution of commercial or contractual matters that may arise, operating in a sensitive, complex, demanding and high-risk environment.

Oversee contractor deliverables, including validation of performance measures and compliance reporting.

Planning and Delivery – support the establishment of a technical assurance framework, collaboratively within DTP and with operators, that has supported a continuous improvement of the network.

Authoritative Advice – provide high-quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice to the Executive Director and executive leadership to support transport portfolio objectives and respond to emerging and / or complex issues.

Stakeholder Management – effectively engage key internal and external stakeholders and lead collaborative partnerships across the government and with operators.

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 required services.

Qualifications And Role Specific Requirements

Tertiary degree in engineering, business, commerce or law or another relevant qualification.

Experience in the commercial management of high-risk, high-value commercial contracts.

A strong understanding of the principles of asset management and assurance.

An understanding of the public transport environment would be highly advantageous.

Pre-employment Checks and Employment Conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification.

Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act .

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

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Applications close at pm on 9th January.