The opportunity we have available
This position is a non-ongoing position for initially 12 months.
The Land Transport Infrastructure Division (LTID) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of close to $100 billion in Australian Government investment towards road and rail projects that shape how Aussies live, work, and connect. From reducing travel times to making roads safer and boosting regional freight links, everything we do has a ripple effect across the country.
We're working to deliver lasting, smart infrastructure solutions that meet today's needs and tomorrow's challenges for communities across Australia.
You'll be joining at a time where the Australian Government is focused on delivering nationally significant projects that provide enhanced productivity and resilience, liveability and sustainability outcomes across Australia. It's a dynamic, fast-moving environment where your work will matter.
We work in tight partnership with state and territory governments, Infrastructure Australia, and other key players to deliver nationally significant projects. Think faster commutes, safer roads, and stronger communities.
Our team is comprised of the following branches:
* VIC, TAS and SA Infrastructure Investment Branch
* NSW & ACT Infrastructure Investment Branch
* WA & NT Infrastructure Investment Branch
* QLD Infrastructure Investment & Brisbane 2032 Games Venues Branch
* Budget, Policy & Assurance Branch
* Infrastructure Investment Reform Branch, and
* RPM Taskforce.
The Budget, Policy and Assurance Branch lead the development of the IIP's contribution to the Budget, including preparing its Cabinet Submission. The Branch also provides strategic advice on future infrastructure investment, supports program governance, manages IIP funding and provides cost estimate and cost-benefit assurance of major infrastructure projects.
Infrastructure Project Assurance Section assesses the reported costs and benefits of projects submitted by proponents to ensure that they are robust and consider how they align against industry benchmarks. The section also undertakes research on technical topics, manages tools and databases, chairs bi-annual meetings with senior officials from jurisdictions and delivers workshops to the division.
What will you do?
You will be joining Infrastructure Project Assurance Section at an exciting time We are working closely with internal and external stakeholders on project reviews. The role offers invaluable experience to work on strategic, high-profile, and high-priority work.
Key duties for this role include:
* Assist with the cost reviews and cost benefit analysis of projects.
* Technical research and analysis to support/contribute to improvement of tools, systems and frameworks.
* Build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including with other jurisdictions.
* Provide key advice to government and executives to enable decision making on the government's Infrastructure investments to develop Australia's land transport network
If you're passionate about nation-building and want to be part of a team that drives positive change, come join us
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS level 6
Work level standards
.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following attributes:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to generate high-quality written materials to support decision making
* Be able to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to work within a distributed team that fosters a culture of informed decision-making, integrity and respect
* Capable of working to a professional standard in a high-pressure, complex environment, apply a high level of attention to detail while undertaking tasks and managing competing priorities
* Adaptability, resilience, and flexibility in the face of changing priorities
* Highly developed judgement, outcomes driven, proactive, highly adaptable and an interest in Infrastructure.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
* Citizenship:
Candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
* Health Assessment:
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
* Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Clearance Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the
Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
* Police check:
The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
* Integrity and Performance check
: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.
* Qualifications
: A degree in engineering, economics or a related technical field.