Director Strategy, Planning And Policy Full-Time Permanent

Director Strategy, Planning and Policy
Full-time Permanent

Details:
The Business Improvement team sits within the Planning and Delivery Branch for Transport Canberra and undertakes activities and projects aimed at building operational excellence within Transport Canberra through effective undertaking of portfolio responsibilities including future business planning, strategy and policy development and maintenance, asset management and infrastructure planning, accidents and claims, as well as public transport patronage and performance data analysis and reporting.

The Director Strategy, Planning and Policy will work closely with the Senior Director Business Improvement and a small team to develop the Public Transport Strategy, as well as supporting policies and plans, and provide advice on these matters. The Director Strategy, Planning and Policy plans, co-ordinates and delivers detailed, complex, technical, and sensitive projects that impact on and align with strategic or operational outcomes for Transport Canberra, such as the Transport Canberra Zero Emission Transition Plan and other high-profile projects.

The Director Strategy, Planning and Policy will lead the development and implementation of transport related policies, planning advice and budget proposals, across the Transport Canberra portfolio, using end-to-end design thinking and focused on user experience.

The Director Strategy, Planning and Policy assists the Senior Director and other Transport Canberra executive in maintaining key stakeholder relationships across the Territory, resolves issues and delivers quality outcomes consistent with the strategic direction of Transport Canberra. Experience in, or knowledge of, government processes including policy and project development and budget proposals is highly desirable.

Transport Canberra is dynamic and fast changing and therefore, the successful applicant needs to demonstrate the ability to work flexibly, be innovative and outcome focused.

As a senior leader within TCCS, this role requires a person who can inspire, energise, and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing, and motivating a team and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as is a values-based leadership style.

This position requires a leader with a strong, considered, and engaging people focus to successfully deliver and drive a culture of respect and a desire to achieve customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner, align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives. Model commitment to continual learning, encourage ongoing development and engaging the right people to the right roles.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Tertiary level qualifications in business, economics, commerce, planning, policy, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Experience in a transport or infrastructure environment is highly desirable.
• To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

Notes:
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is located in a designated Activity Based Working (ABW) environment. ABW is a transformation in the way we work. By creating flexible workplaces with a variety of different work settings, we are better able to support every kind of employee, their job function, and individual preferences for comfort and space. The Planning and Delivery Branch operates in a hybrid working environment, providing employees with the opportunity to split their working hours between home and office. To foster an environment of collaboration, information sharing and building connections, we ask that staff commit to working a minimum of 40-50% of their weekly hours from the office.

How to Apply:
Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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