About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
The metro train contracts management team provides contract, commercial and governance advice and oversight of the train contracts operating on the metropolitan rail network.
About the Role
Full time - Ongoing
The Commercial Advisor - Asset Assurance sits within Rail Services and is responsible for supporting the management of the Metro Rolling Stock by providing both technical and operational support to the oversight of the train fleet. The role will monitor fleet performance and rolling stock maintenance requirements with a specific focus on reliability growth running and Technical Maintenance compliance. The role will also undertake assurance activities including reporting on asset condition, repairs, vandalism, and graffiti and presentation standards.
Position Outcomes
* Undertakes assurance activities to ensure that the contractor and operator are meeting their contract obligations and has provided regular reporting to this effect. This will be achieved by providing technical advice and knowledge to support the resolution of any potential discrepancies and disputes.
* Monitors configuration changes, repairs, modifications, retrofit activities and tracks against program and overarching scheduled maintenance exam cycles.
* Participates in daily and monthly performance meetings and establishes strong working relationships with the operator and contractor to ensure that performance-based outcomes of the contract are achieved.
* Supports the Senior Commercial Advisor - Train Franchise and Commercial Manager - Asset Management in the preparation and presentation of high-quality technical analyses and advice on contractual obligations, emerging issues and reporting on contractual matters as they arise.
* Develops high-quality performance management and reporting standards to ensure that the services conform to specified requirements and that reporting addresses business needs.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
As a Commercial Advisor - Asset Assurance, you will be responsible for defining and coordinating tasks to achieve agreed outcomes, guiding teams through project execution while monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary. You will apply data literacy skills to consider data sources, structure, and collection impacts, and utilize advanced Excel functions to generate descriptive statistics and data visualizations that inform decision-making. Your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities will be key in evaluating issues from multiple perspectives and delivering effective, sustainable solutions that address recurring challenges. Additionally, you will manage stakeholder relationships by identifying shared issues, building mutually beneficial partnerships, and addressing stakeholders' needs with a strong understanding of their organizational context.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Mandatory
* Qualification in Auditing
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
Desirable
* Tertiary degree in Engineering, Business or Diploma in Quality Assurance or similar
What we offer
* Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
* Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services.
* A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
* Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.
* 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.
How to Apply
Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)
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Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.
For more information, contact Tony Cricchiola, Senior Manager, Commercial Asset Assurance via tony.cricchiola@transport.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
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