Director (Major Planning Projects)

Transport and Main Roads (Organisation site )
Transport Planning Projects;
Transport Strategy and Planning;
Policy Planning and Investment;
Brisbane

We are seeking a proactive, energetic and agile Director to join our diverse and inclusive Major Planning Projects Team at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. In the role of Director (Major Planning Projects) you will manage a team of transport planners, engineers and contractors that deliver, and provide advice on, major multi-modal transport planning projects.
TMR is an organisation which offers professional development, a variety of interesting and challenging work statewide, a safe, healthy, and secure workplace, with flexible work and lifestyle options.
If you're passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership and strategic skills, we encourage you to apply.

In the role of Director, you will lead the delivery of major multi-modal planning projects. The Major Planning Projects planning team typically delivers projects using the Project Assessment Framework (PAF). PAF is a whole-of-government project assessment process that establishes a common approach to assessing projects at critical stages in their lifecycle. Its aim is to maximise the benefits returned to government from project investments. In TMR, the PAF is to be utilised for projects with a value over $100 million and / or projects that have a high level of risk and complexity.
You will lead/work with a team of transport planning professionals that are delivering major planning projects and provide strategic direction on Government strategy and policies. You will be required to develop partnerships with key stakeholders, including within TMR and across government to successfully deliver high-priority planning projects.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development and on-going management of complex transport planning projects.
- Provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director (Transport Planning Projects), General Manager (Transport Strategy and Planning), and Deputy Director-General (Policy, Planning and Investment) to ensure the successful execution of state wide and national planning projects, coordinating with central agencies, TMR Regional Offices, and Translink Division.
- Lead and manage a program of key planning investigations, major corridor assessments, ensuring thorough analysis, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing TMR in various working groups, forums and committees.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as town planning, transport planning, civil engineering, or a related discipline would be highly desirable.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
transport planning, project management and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven experience in building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and lead a high-performing team in a changing environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Benefits this role offers:
- Work and Life balance, flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
- Beautiful City location close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
- Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
- Generous leave and superannuation

Joining the Major Projects team will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career. So, if you love working in a dynamic and ambitious environment, our team is for you.

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Applications to remain current for 12 months

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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