Title:  Senior Advisor Corporate Strategy, Planning And Performance

About Us

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

People, Legal and Governance is a group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing business-enabling people and corporate services functions to drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated operations.

About the Role
Full time – Fixed Term (16 Months)

The Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy, Planning and Performance provides leadership across the Department to support delivery of an integrated planning and performance reporting framework to ensure oversight of the department’s strategic direction. The Senior Advisor will partner with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver an innovative work program that enables achievement of a better transport and planning system.

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Position Outcomes 

• Leads the coordination, review, approval, and delivery of the department’s annual report, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, alignment with strategic objectives, and timely submission to relevant stakeholders

• Supports the development and implementation of the department’s annual strategic plan and actively contribute to the ongoing annual business planning cycle, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and strategic objectives
• Establishes and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the department and portfolio to ensure a deep and shared understanding of planning and performance goals, priorities, and activities
• Applies a continuous improvement approach to identify and address issues and risks, while aligning strategy, planning, and performance with departmental objectives, government priorities, and community expectations
• Maintains accurate and complete records of work activities in compliance with legislative requirements and the department’s records management, information security, and privacy policies.
• Provides support across the Governance & Portfolio Services division as required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - As the Senior Advisor Corporate Strategy, Planning and Performance, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic planning processes across the organisation, creating a shared vision that aligns with both internal capabilities and external influences. You will act as a subject matter expert, building capability across teams to ensure strategic plans cascade effectively into operational and performance outcomes. Your ability to manage a wide range of complex and often competing stakeholder needs will be critical in facilitating innovative and sustainable solutions.

With strong communication skills, you will engage with credibility and clarity, including on difficult and sensitive matters. You will apply critical thinking to deliver tangible business outcomes, drawing on a broad perspective to address challenges and embed long-term improvements. By fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, you will contribute to enhanced quality, efficiency, and performance. In managing people, you will set clear expectations, provide timely feedback, and tailor your approach to optimise individual and team engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Mandatory

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience relevant to the capabilities of the role

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable 
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Thursday 19 June 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Jovana Rosic, Manager Corporate Strategy, Planning & Performance via jovana.rosic@transport.vic.gov.au

 Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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