Description:
Are you a Policy professional, skilled in policy analysis, passionate about shaping strategic transport policies and solutions that benefit society and the environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a high performing and collaborative team working on the cutting edge of transport policy. The role will provide a range of opportunities to apply and develop your skills and progress your career, along with competitive renumeration, training and benefits.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Management Classification AO8 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/556696/24 Closing date 19-Apr-2024 Yearly salary $140269 - $148359 Fortnightly salary $5376.50 - $5686.60 Job duration Until 1 November 2024 with possible extension Contact person Evelyn Leow Contact details Phone: (07) 3066 6090Access the National Relay Service
About TMR
Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision is to create a single intergrated network accessible to everyone. We are delivery focused, united by our pupose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders. Every day is difference and so are our teams. We foster an inclusive workplace culture and will support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
About the role
The Policy Analysis and Engagement Unit sits within the Transport Policy Branch which shapes the long-term vision for the transport system and sets new directions and priorities for the department. The unit contributes to shaping the future of transport in Queensland through scenario planning, horizon scanning, policy analysis and program management.
As Manager in the Policy Analysis and Engagement Unit, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the department's strategic foresight using evidence-led and well-researched analysis on emerging transport trends and policy issues including evolving customer expectations and needs. This includes implementing the horizon scanning framework and methodology based on contemporary practices and tools, undertaking information and data monitoring and analysis, and formulating findings and recommendations to inform strategic transport policy.
- Identify and analyse transport policy gaps based on strategic foresight to enable policymakers to scope policy responses that position the department to deliver its vision, and respond to emerging disruptions that may shape the future of transport in Queensland.
- Support the delivery of the Scenarios Framework and Toolkit which develops a set of plausible future scenarios to help navigate uncertainty and ensure robust policies, plans and investments under various plausible futures.
- Support branch program management and reporting, and manage projects and tasks to deliver outcomes (including prepare advice, correspondence, cabinet submissions, policy documents, briefs, presentations and reports on complex transport policy issues to senior management). This involves engaging with subject matter experts and fostering collaborative relationships across the department, government and transport sector to achieve desired outcomes.
- Lead and manage a small team including building and supporting values and behaviours that foster a culture of high performance, safe work environment and continuous improvement. Participate constructively in performance conversations.
To thrive in this this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Highly experienced in applied analysis and critical problem-solving within the context of policy analysis, development and implementation.
- Highly developed skills in formulating strategic insights and recommendations and presenting the findings to various audiences.
- Proven track record in building and sustaining productive stakeholder relationships to enable better customer-focused outcomes.
- Experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve results.
- Whilst a qualification is not required, a tertiary degree related to policy, planning, commerce, business, economics, engineering and sciences would be highly desirable.
Additional Benefits this role offers:
- Work and Life balance, including "flex time" and flexible work arrangement and a working from home option.
- Beautiful City location, close to the Brisbane Botanical gardens and public and active transport
- Work with supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
- Generous leave and superannuation.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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