Overview

About the job

  • STS: $173,134 – $235,465 p/a + super
  • Fixed term – full time (18 months/flexible working arrangements)
  • Based in Melbourne – CBD

About UsLocated within the Investment and Technology Group, the Commercial Transactions Division operates as a centre of excellence for the Department on commercial tenders, negotiations, management and advisory services. Our portfolio of transaction and commercial advisory projects includes train, tram, bus, road/rail maintenance contracting and re-tendering, media rights and ticketing. Planning for the retendering of expiring contracts and design of new contracts is critical to drive improved commercial outcomes across the transport portfolio. Delivering the best policy and value for money outcomes for the State can only be achieved through robust planning, strategic thinking and well-run competitive transaction processes. The Commercial Transactions Division works closely and collaboratively with policy, commercial advisory and operational areas throughout the contracting lifecycle to develop the commercial strategy, pre-procurement and procurement activities, including contract negotiation and transition management.

About the RoleThe Future Public Transport Ticketing (PTT) project seeks to plan and procure the State’s future public transport ticketing solution and services and oversee transition to the implementation phase (which will be managed as a separate project).The PTT Transition Strategy Lead role will lead a dedicated project workstream and report to the PTT Project Director. Reporting to the PTT Project Director, this role will be required to deliver the transition approach for the future ticketing contract and actively prepare the delivery of the transition to a new contract and solution from an operator and from a customer perspective.Key elements of the role include providing authoritative technical, commercial and policy advice, engaging with and influencing senior executives across DoT, managing engagement with external stakeholders and consultants, and ensuring timely delivery of the transitions occurring in the project.The successful applicant will have proven experience in establishing and leading multi-disciplinary teams to develop technical system requirements, commercial strategy and procurement design for complex government IT projects, ideally in public transport ticketing.

Key Accountabilities

  • Planning and Delivery
  • Delivering a concept of operations for the future ticketing solution and actively prepared the delivery of the new contract from an operational perspective.
  • Will have led a multidisciplinary project team to deliver the operations activities for the strategic procurement enabling a finalised contract covering the re-contracting of the ticketing services as well as the implementation and operations of new ticketing technologies.
  • Working in close collaboration with the broader PTT Project workstream leads and DoT as well as other stakeholders within and external to the Department of Transport and draw on the expertise of specialist advisory consultancies.
  • Leadership – Effectively leading the performance of people through strengthening capability and engagement; and championing a diverse, safe, inclusive culture aligned with the department’s values.
  • Authoritative Advice – High quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice provided to Ministers, the Secretary and executive leadership to support transport portfolio objectives and respond to emerging and/or complex issues.
  • Stakeholder Management – Key internal and external stakeholders have been effectually engaged and collaborative partnerships led across the government, the private sector and with the community to integrate and coordinate policy, regulation, and delivery of services.
  • Organisational and Government Change – Leading and contributing to government and organisational reforms including the assessment of the quality and effectiveness of change initiatives and organisational improvements.6. Resource Management – Departmental policies and governance frameworks have been complied with, budgets are met, and fit for purpose workforce plans delivered.

Key Selection CriteriaPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Project Delivery – Defining tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinating and guiding others in the execution of work activities; Monitoring progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required
  • Data Literacy – Considering data sources, collection and structure impacts in the delivery of data analysis. Generating descriptive statistics and relevant data visualisation leading to decisions under the guidance from subject matter experts. Ability to utilise advanced excel formulas, pivot tables and generation of data charts is required
  • Strategic Planning – Ensuring that day to day planning and work processes are in line with team/organisation strategy; Identifying and developing own and team objectives linking strategies to actions to achieve these; Guiding others in strategic planning process.

Leadership Capabilities

  • Leader mindsets – Exemplify behaviours that engage, motivate and inspire employees. Effectively manage difficult situations and maintain a positive organisational culture.
  • Stewardship – Strategically position the public sector to forecast, define, shape & adapt to the future to meet the needs of Victorians.
  • People – Collaborating at all levels. Foster talent and build capability. Champion diversity and equality.
  • Performance – Drive organisational and system performance. Deliver better outcomes for Victorians and adopt a continuous improvement approach.
  • Transport Acumen – Leverage technical excellence by providing accurate and actionable information to each other and our stakeholders that consider the whole transport network.

Technical Capabilities

  • Evaluation (engineering)
  • Sets criteria to monitor and review the effectiveness of engineering designs or activities.
  • Uses internal and external experts to evaluate and validate product, process or systems outcomes.
  • Assesses and evaluates engineering projects, products and processes correctly to make sound evidence-based recommendations and decisions
  • Commercial Strategy and Partnerships
  • Leads the development of risk management tools and techniques to identify and prioritise risks to service delivery.
  • Works closely with business areas to identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks.
  • Drives procurement risk management processes for major projects and coaches others within the team on how to conduct risk assessments using established processes and frameworks.
  • Manages compliance and works through business partners to eliminate noncompliant practices in procurement.

Qualifications And ExperienceDesirable

  • Demonstrated experience working on major technology projects in either public and/or private sectors, including experience with a range of procurement models.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, engineering, economics or related discipline is highly regarded.
  • A proven record of leading commercial analysis and advisory of government initiatives highly desirable.

For further detail, please refer to the PD included on our Careers Page. (Seek applicants, click on “Apply” to access the PD)DoT is committed to inclusive recruitment with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and gender diverse people, the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disabilities and those from Culturally and Linguistically diverse communities. That’s why we encourage people in these groups to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, or your skills don’t perfectly align. You might still be the right candidate or be the right fit for another role.Culture And BenefitsThe Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.How To ApplyApplications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 4 January 2023.For further information regarding the opportunity, please contact Shane Watson,shane.watson@transport.vic.gov.au (applications via email will not be accepted).Please note: To be considered up to date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).