Title: Industry Capability Officer
Join us and be part of Victoria’s Big Build, working within the award-winning Level Crossing Removal Project. We’ve already removed some of Victoria’s most dangerous level crossings, and we’re not stopping any time soon with work to last us until at least 2030. There has never been a better time to get amongst the action!
About the role
We are seeking a new Industry Capability Officer to join the team to provide a range of project support and administration services to the Manager, Industry Capability and Development. The role will be required to work within a small team to contribute to the delivery of a range of industry capability initiatives, including employment and education programs and a secondary school engagement program. Some of the programs include our Rail Signal Engineer Cadetship, a Communications and Engagement Adviser capability program and our award-winning EPIC (Engineering Pathways Industry Cadetship) program.
In this role you will:
- Assist in executing the Industry Capability team’s program of work, including all industry capability initiatives and the Rail Academy school engagement program.
- Assist with management of internal and external stakeholder relationships and queries with industry organisations and employers, employment service providers, VIDA project offices, the Department of Transport and Planning, Department of Education and other private and public sector organisations.
- Liaise with and provide program support to all Capability program participants.
- Manage department external email inboxes in line with agreed turnaround times.
- Contribute to planning and execution of Capability team programs, including stakeholder and supplier management, budgeting, costing, scheduling, recruitment and delivery logistics.
We like to work together when it makes sense, so when working from the office you will find yourself in workshops, brainstorms, and real life catch ups with people as you build rapport with your key stakeholders across the business and within the industry.
The role reports to Angela Brown (Senior Manager, Industry Capability and Inclusion) who has held senior leadership roles in adult education and learning & development across private sector and government for over 15 years. Angela has led efforts to grow and develop a skilled workforce to deliver on major transport infrastructure projects in Victoria for over 7 years. She prides herself on creating a high-performing, respectful and fun team environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow professionally. You can look forward to learning a lot from her!
You’ll be part of a team who are passionate about their work and proud of the positive impact their work has on the community it serves. The team was shortlisted for a Kinaway Aboriginal Business award, a testament to our ongoing efforts in Social Procurement, and has won a Victorian Multicultural Commission Award for Excellence. The team has organised volunteering opportunities where they come together to build camaraderie and give back to the community and take part in a range of cultural experiences to honour and celebrate continuing cultures of the First Peoples.
We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we are committed to providing our team members with the resources and support they need to achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling personal life.
We work in a hybrid capacity, so you will work a mix of office (3 days) and home (2 days). We also offer our staff flexible start and finish times.
Our office is based in the Melbourne CBD, and the office environment is lively, collaborative, and exciting.
This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $95,102 - $107,905 + superannuation.
About you
You are someone that is a passionate advocate for developing the capability of diverse groups of people. You will have strong administrative and stakeholder management skills to effectively coordinate our projects and events whilst providing support to our participants and managers.
Let's get technical – what skills do we expect you to have?
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to relay information in a respectful, confident and effect manner to a range of audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to smoothly resolve issues that arise.
At LXRP we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
About LXRP
At LXRP we’re not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long-lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety, and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV. No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter.
Upon applying you will be asked to answer the following (assessed) questions:
- Planning and prioritising is crucial to your success in this position. What would you do if you had a jam-packed day with back-to-back meetings, and something urgent arose that required a chunk of your time. How would you approach the issue ensuring everything that needed to be dealt with urgently was handled without other tasks being forgotten?
- Effective communication is a key requirement in this role. How do you ensure your message is communicated effectively and how do you tail your approach to various audiences? (Max 200 words).
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps will be a phone screen, followed by an interview where you can showcase your skills and potential.
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visato be eligible to apply.
Need more information?
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 5th May 2025.
Click here to view the position description.
For specifics about the position and what is required to be successful feel free to connect with Angela Brown (Senior Manager, Industry Capability and Inclusion) on LinkedIn or give her a call on 0459 873 947.
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Daniel Fedyshyn (Talent Acquisition Adviser) on 0474 288 629 or connect with him on LinkedIn.
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