Role
*This is a Fixed Term Position for 12 months*
Great opportunity for secondment
The Senior Declaration and Land Information Officer – WGTP is a key role within the Declaration and Land Information team, focusing on road declarations for the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP). Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing documentation for road declarations, providing expert advice on land status and technical matters, and ensuring data accuracy for the State Road network. The role also involves checking survey and gazette plans and collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Key duties include:
1. Preparing and lodging documentation for road declarations and resolving anomalies
2. Providing land status and technical advice
3. Reviewing project documentation such as gazette plans and survey plans
4. Adhering to timelines and delivering work on time
5. Working with stakeholders and government colleagues
6. Managing and delivering projects according to established procedures and quality standards
The role requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, preferably with experience in MicroStation CADD or AutoCAD.
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Position Outcomes
7. Client Satisfaction – The incumbent has undertaken and delivered road declarations and changes to DTP’s declared road network including the monitoring and maintenance of the DTP Register of Public Roads and other road management records, in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004. Internal and external clients are satisfied with the quality of work and the Senior Declaration and Land Information officer has maintained an effective ongoing business relationship with clients.
8. Project Coordination – The incumbent has effectively coordinated projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget and to specified, established and recognised work procedures and quality standards. Negotiate with and influence relevant parties to establish and maintain ongoing relationships and ensure successful outcomes and deliverables for DTP. Reports on delivery of declaration works have been prepared and supervisors have been made aware of the status of projects. Any issues identified have been reported and escalated appropriately.
9. Stakeholder Advice – The incumbent has provided expert high-level advice to internal and external stakeholders on complex declaration and land status matters. Stakeholders regard the Declaration and Land Information team as a valuable source of technical knowledge for road and land information matters.
10. Team Contribution – The incumbent has worked cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, and has effectively coordinated declaration works and duties within defined scopes as assigned by supervisor/s. The Senior Declaration and Land Information officer is regarded by their supervisor/s and peers as a valuable and constructive team member. Effectively motivate and develop less experienced team members to enhance the overall performance of the business.
11. Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
To be successful in this role, you will be a critical thinker and problem solver, adept at analysing and resolving issues with or without existing guidelines. You will excel in project delivery by defining tasks, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely completion of objectives. Proficiency in digital and technological tools is essential, as is the ability to guide others in their use and understand their impact on daily operations. You will have strong business and commercial acumen, recognising the effects of internal policies and processes on your work unit. A focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement will drive you to innovate and enhance service quality.
On a personal level, you will be resilient, providing honest feedback and responding constructively to criticism. You will be flexible and adaptable, comfortable with changing priorities and collaborating with teams beyond your organisation. You will foster a supportive team environment, sharing information to address issues and offering support in challenging situations.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
12. Knowledge of the Victorian cadastral and/or roads management systems and relevant legislations
What we offer
13. Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
14. Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
15. A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
16. Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
17. Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
18. We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024
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