Principal Strategy Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a Principal Strategy Officer on a fixed-term basis to drive strategic planning across road safety programs and policy areas. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, the Road Safety Partners, and executives to identify investment opportunities and deliver clear strategic guidance.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Road Safety Strategy & Planning, and requires coordinating across the Strategy and Planning team while engaging

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, weigh evidence and resolve issues.
• Understand political/organisational context and navigate decision-making processes.
• Manage complex stakeholder needs and deliver practical solutions.
• Translate strategy into clear programs and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and support the identification and development of road safety investment opportunities.
• Coordinate, develop and provide strategic advice across programs, projects and policy areas.
• Facilitate engagement and decision-making by executives, the Secretary and the Minister.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Strategic translation

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 31st December 2027. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Road Safety Strategy and Planning, the Principal Strategy Officer will work closely with subject matter experts, the Road Safety Partners and other stakeholders to drive strategic planning and support the identification and development of road safety investment opportunities. You’ll apply road safety expertise to coordinate, develop and provide strategic advice across a range of programs, projects and policy areas, facilitating engagement and decision-making by executives, the Secretary and the Minister. You’ll work as part of the Strategy and Planning team, holding key relationships across Road Safety Victoria, the Department and the Road Safety Partners.

What We’re Looking For

• thinks critically, weighing up options and evidence to resolve issues and deliver effective solutions.
• understands the political and organisational context, and can navigate formal and informal decision-making processes.
• manages complex and sometimes competing stakeholder needs, finding practical solutions that work for everyone.
• translates strategy into clear, well-governed programs and projects that deliver results.
• collaborates naturally, building relationships across teams to get the best outcomes for the community.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or experience in a similar role (mandatory).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Lisa Brodie, Senior Manager Road Safety Strategy & Planning, at [e-mail].

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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