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About the role
This is a Fixed Term Position until 29 June ****
This role leads strategic planning work to investigate the future realignment of Melton Highway over Kororoit Creek and the extension of Aitken Boulevard through the Beveridge North-West PSP.
The work will identify land requirements, support precinct planning and help deliver planning outcomes, including potential planning scheme amendments and land acquisition needs.
The successful candidate will manage the study, including consultants, stakeholder engagement, program delivery and reporting.
They will also work closely with internal stakeholders, support relationships with councils, represent regional interests in land use and infrastructure projects, contribute to future transport investment priorities and assist with broader strategic planning activities.
Whatwe'relooking for
You're someone who:
Builds strong relationships and communicates with credibility, confidence and impact, including when managing sensitive or complex conversations.
Navigates challenging discussions effectively by listening to concerns, clarifying issues and identifying practical solutions.
Engages and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering positive partnerships and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
Leads and coordinates projects from planning through to delivery,



monitoring progress and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and to plan.
Thinks strategically, considering whole-of-system impacts, translating long-term objectives into actionable plans and guiding others through the planning process.
Qualifications and experience
You'llbring:
Experience delivering projects and initiatives aligned with the key accountabilities and capability requirements of the role.
Solid skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and project delivery.
A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field would be highly regarded.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Applications close at
*****pm on Friday, 23rd October ****.
For further information about the role, please contact
Hazel Lirios, TNPI Planning Studies Manager ******.
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Applications close Friday 23 October **** at *****pm
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