Manager, Investment Strategy - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Department of Transport

Department of Transport

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Melbourne City Centre, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Manager Investment Strategy

VPS6: $127,467 $170,579 per annum plus superannuation
Ongoing, full time (flexible working arrangements)
Melbourne CBD/hybrid work from home (flexible working arrangements)

About Us

The Investment and Technology Group delivers strategic oversight and management of DTP's operating and infrastructure budget and provides commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

Investment Strategy within the Portfolio Management Office is responsible for ensuring the effective allocation of resources across transport projects and initiatives.

This involves collaboration across the department to ensure resourcing implications are considered during policy, planning and development phases and that there is a robust investment strategy to inform future funding advice and decision making.

About the Role

Leading a small team, you will provide authoritative, articulate, and strategic advice on investment strategy to Ministers and the department executives, to support decision-making on budget funding priorities and options.

You will maintain a short-medium term view of the department's priorities for funding through the State budget, advise on the timing, sequencing and packaging of investment decisions, and develop robust strategies for securing required funding and resolving risks and issues.

You will also provide guidance and advice to support the development of robust business cases for proposed investments. Key Accountabilities

Lead and direct the provision of authoritative, technical and strategic analysis and advice to relevant Ministers, the Secretary and senior executives on short to medium term transport budget and investment strategies.
Oversee and provide objective expert guidance on contentious issues and negotiate agreed pathways to facilitate the production of robust and widelysupported investment advice.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders within the department and its agencies, Ministers' offices and central agencies in order to manage risks and resolve issues.

Key Selection Criteria:

Critical thinking and problem solving (Accomplished)
Demonstrated experience in dealing with concepts and complexity comfortably; takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues.
Business and commercial acumen (Accomplished)
Defines and maximises value add and/ or return of investment in business cases, contract terms, or service delivery agreements.

Strategic planning (Leading)

Guides others through the strategic planning process, creating a shared vision for the future.

Managing people (Accomplished)

Holds self and team accountable to public sector values and agreed performance standards; Supports achievement of outcomes by anticipating and resolving issues.

For further detail, please refer to the PD included on our Careers Page.
Culture and Benefits

The Department of Transport and Planning 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 Apply
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 6 Feb 2023.