Planning And Performance Lead

Description:

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is one of the largest state government agencies in South Australia.

Our extensive portfolio means we interact with South Australians daily.

Through the infrastructure we build and maintain, transport systems we operate, licensing and regulatory services we administer and the safety initiatives we drive, our work encompasses every part of our State.

We connect South Australians to keep our State moving - now and for the future.

Public Transport South Australia
Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) moves millions of South Australians.

We provide well connected and customer-focused public transport services safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We are involved in delivering game-changing projects, from the electrification of our trains, improving services based on feedback and demand, through to the exciting transition to renewable energy, creating a legacy for our State.

The Opportunity
The Planning and Performance Lead is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the critical and complex planning and delivery of effective public transport services across South Australia. This includes leading the delivery of consultation, advice, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, which contributes significantly to the positive planning, representation, performance management and promotion of public transport.

This role oversees the team responsible for the planning, coordination, rostering, timetabling and performance management of public transport services. The position provides expert public transport planning advice, leveraging available data, experience, and industry information to internal and external stakeholders to support business activities and effective decision making in relation to network performance, project delivery and contract management.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, we invite you to apply for this position.

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience within public transport operations environment is desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications or post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

Special Conditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A National Police Check (NPC) which must be renewed every three years.
• A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 14 months.

Remuneration
ASO8 - $121,107 to $125,679 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Andrew Every
A/Manager, Integrated Public Transport Services
Telephone: 0423 822 269
Email: Andrew.Every@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached Role Statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Planning and Performance Lead (ASO8)

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.