Roadwork Permits Officer

Description:

Network Change is a division in Transport Services Group within Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible to deliver transport operations across all modes that provides a single user interface to the transport network.
About the Opportunity
The Permits Officer is responsible for processing of request to access the road network, including assessments within the predefine timeframes and standards, considering the planned events scheduled within the transport network and impact of individual and cumulative requests of road access. This role contributes to advice to internal and external stakeholders, including transport operators, project agencies, government departments and a varied range of functional divisions.
About You
 

• Ability to apply technical knowledge of network operations to the assessment of event and all road-access permit applications.
• Ability to undertake the consent process in relation to standard non-roads events/roadworks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with customers, stakeholders and service providers.
• An ability to work collaboratively with others to deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate the kind of thinking and willingness to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Able to interpret policies, procedures and legislation and effectively communicate this to customers and stakeholders.

Culture and Benefits
The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. More information on the PD attached.