Title:  Strategic Advisor

About us

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. 

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

About the role

This is a Part time (.6) Fixed Term Position until March 2027 - Bendigo or Benalla 

The Strategic Advisor ensures the Executive Director is well positioned to make informed decisions and provide effective advice on a range of topics across the division’s portfolio. You will achieve this by providing the Executive Director with timely analysis and recommendations on strategic initiatives, divisional priorities and complex matters. In this role you will ensure issues and activities are followed through to completion to ensure outcomes are achieved.

The role is also responsible for leading the division’s response to corporate activities including risk management, planning and business continuity, financial management, ministerial correspondence and general reporting requirements.

Position accountabilities

• Provided authoritative and expert strategic and technical advice and support to senior executives.
• Lead and manage a range of corporate activities including ministerial correspondence, budget and financial management and reporting, records and document management, purchasing and procurement, business planning, risk management, local IT systems support, and occupational health and safety.
• Manage the group’s compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, policies and standards.
• Lead collaborative work across the Division.
• Manage, develop and implement business systems and procedures which contribute to effective operation of the division’s shared business service function.
• Established and maintained constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provided effective leadership, people management and support to the team..
• Promoted and supported safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will bring accomplished strategic planning capability, an ability to coach others and engage senior stakeholders to shape and deliver a clear, future-focused vision. You think at a whole-of-system level, scanning internal and external environments to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities, and translating strategic priorities into practical plans and day-to-day actions for teams and individuals.

You foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, using insight into client and stakeholder needs to design systems that enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness. Your critical thinking and problem-solving skills enable you to work across government and at senior levels to develop sustainable, long-term solutions to complex issues.

With strong business and commercial acumen, you drive value for money and return on investment, using economic indicators to inform decisions, manage risk and improve organisational performance. You also excel in stakeholder management, navigating competing interests and facilitating innovative solutions that deliver shared outcomes.

Position Description, please click here: STRATEGIC ADVISOR LMH - VPS6.pdf

Qualifications and experience

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in a similar role

Cultural Values

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

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 2014.

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.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 February 2025.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact - Anthony Judd -

Executive Director Loddon Mallee Hume anthony.judd@transport.vic.gov.au

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