Consent Officer

About The Role
The role is responsible to review and consent to Works Within Road Reserve applications in a timely, coordinated, and efficient manner under limited direction to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road network and protection of the road asset when third party works are taking place on the road.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Review and consent to works within road reserve applications in a timely and efficient manner which aligns with the processes and timeframes under the Code of Practice – Management of Instructure in Road Reserves of the Road Management Act 2004.
• Deliver an exceptional customer orientated service to all internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Exercise professional judgement in the assessment and consent to works within road reserve applications to ensure the road network continues to operate safely and efficiently and road asset continues to be protected when third party works are taking place on the road.
• Use negotiation and influencing skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the business area’s objectives are communicated and prioritised.
• Negotiate with and influence key stakeholders to remove or minimise barriers to improved service delivery.
• Actively participate in self-development, implementation of change, while showing initiative and making a positive contribution to the team environment
  
  
  

Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will engage in active collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely decisions and validating strategies through testing and feedback.

A strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving is essential, as the role involves analysing data, stakeholder needs, and potential solutions before making informed recommendations. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid understanding of systems thinking, applying appropriate tools to assess situations and foresee organizational impacts.

The role also requires digital and technological literacy, integrating the latest developments into policy and program design to enhance service delivery.

Personal Attributes
On a personal level the candidate will demonstrate strong flexibility and adaptability, quickly adjusting to changing priorities and collaborating seamlessly with external teams.

The ideal candidate will build trust and rapport, fostering a collaborative environment through empathy and shared responsibility to achieve common goals.

Qualifications And Experience

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret Plans.
  
  
  

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

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday the 18th of September, 2024.

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 Damien Barbetta - Team Leader Consent for Works Greater Metro on 0438 924 330

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

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