Governance Officer

Role

The role is fixed term fulltime until 30 June 2027.

The Governance Officer works collaboratively across the Building Division to assist with the statutory policy responsibilities of the Planning portfolio which is responsible for driving implementation of the Government's major planning and building policies, strategies, systems and reforms. The role leads management of projects and subprograms, under limited direction with a focus on the environment and sustainability aspects of land use planning and urban development. The role involves facilitating a whole of government approach to policy reform as part of a broader team in the delivery of key policy commitments and provision of quality planning services to local government, other agencies and across the Department.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Manages the analysis, research and policy development required to deliver projects that form part of major planning programs relating to the environment and sustainability aspects of land use planning and urban development.
• Liaises with other branches, departments, agencies and the wider planning group to facilitate a whole of government approach to policy reform proposals.
• Designs and coordinates stakeholder and community engagement activities including preparing communication materials, undertaking stakeholder interviews and responds to any issues raised.
• Prepares briefs and correspondence on complex issues.
• Supports internal and external project reference groups, responding to and managing different views and perspectives.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role, you must demonstrate strong teamwork by cooperating with others to achieve team goals, sharing information, acknowledging others' efforts and stepping in to assist when needed. In communication, you must prepare and deliver logical, sequential and concise presentations, using clear language and appropriate media to enhance understanding. You must also exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills by resolving issues through a deep understanding of existing guidelines and consulting others to make informed decisions. Finally, you must apply critical thinking concepts in the appropriate context, define tasks to meet agreed outcomes, coordinate and guide others in executing work activities and monitor progress and take corrective action when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

What we offer

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

Applications close  ;on Monday, 26 August 2024.  All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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