Senior Advisor Corporate Strategy, Planning And Performance

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. 

People, Legal and Governance provides business-enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

About the role

**This is a 10 month Fixed Term Position**

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.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic leadership with the ability to translate organisational strategy into clear operational and team-level outcomes, while building capability and guiding others through change. Success in this role relies on the ability to manage complex and competing stakeholder interests, communicate with credibility and impact on sensitive issues, and apply critical thinking to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that improve business outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who brings a people-centred leadership approach, a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to foster engagement, accountability and high performance across teams.

To access the Position Description, please click here

Personal Attributes

The person who will thrive in this role is self-aware, adaptable and collaborative, with the emotional intelligence to reflect on their impact and use feedback to continuously grow. They are comfortable navigating change, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, and actively foster a team culture built on trust, shared learning and strong cross-team collaboration.

Position accountabilities

• Lead the coordination, review, approval and delivery of the department’s annual report, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, alignment with strategic objectives and timely submission.
• Support the development and implementation of the department’s corporate plan and contribute to the annual business planning cycle to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the department and portfolio to support a shared understanding of planning, performance goals and priorities.
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to identify and manage risks, improve processes and align strategy, planning and performance with departmental objectives, government priorities and community expectations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with legislative requirements and departmental records management, information security and privacy policies.
• Contribute flexibly to broader team deliverables within the Governance & Portfolio Services division as required, consistent with employment classification and capabilities.

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience relevant to the capabilities of the 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, 11 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 Jovana Rosic, Manager Corporate Strategy, Planning & Performance , at jovana.rosic@transport.vic.gov.au.

Important Information:

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email. We're here to support you.

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. 

People, Legal and Governance provides business-enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

About the role

**This is a 10 month Fixed Term Position**

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.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic leadership with the ability to translate organisational strategy into clear operational and team-level outcomes, while building capability and guiding others through change. Success in this role relies on the ability to manage complex and competing stakeholder interests, communicate with credibility and impact on sensitive issues, and apply critical thinking to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that improve business outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who brings a people-centred leadership approach, a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to foster engagement, accountability and high performance across teams.

To access the Position Description, please click here (inVGP)

Personal Attributes

The person who will thrive in this role is self-aware, adaptable and collaborative, with the emotional intelligence to reflect on their impact and use feedback to continuously grow. They are comfortable navigating change, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, and actively foster a team culture built on trust, shared learning and strong cross-team collaboration.

Position accountabilities

• Lead the coordination, review, approval and delivery of the department’s annual report, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, alignment with strategic objectives and timely submission.
• Support the development and implementation of the department’s corporate plan and contribute to the annual business planning cycle to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the department and portfolio to support a shared understanding of planning, performance goals and priorities.
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to identify and manage risks, improve processes and align strategy, planning and performance with departmental objectives, government priorities and community expectations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with legislative requirements and departmental records management, information security and privacy policies.
• Contribute flexibly to broader team deliverables within the Governance & Portfolio Services division as required, consistent with employment classification and capabilities.

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience relevant to the capabilities of the 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 Wednesday, 11 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 Genelle Ryan, Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy, Planning and Performance, at genelle.x.ryan@transport.vic.gov.au.

Important Information:

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email. We're here to support you.