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About the opportunity

The Director, Contract Strategy & Industry Engagement is a key leadership role within the newly formed Signalling Strategy Taskforce (SST). The Director, Contract Strategy & Industry Engagement reports to the Executive Director, Signalling Strategy and works collaboratively with members of the SST and other members of the MTIA executives to develop and provide strategic advice particularly in relation to complex matters associated with improving the capability and capacity of the Victorian railway signalling industry to support the demands of Victoria's Big Build.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant direct experience working with senior executives and stakeholders delivering and/or leading commercial and/or contract frameworks and negotiations for rail projects within Victoria. The role will, from time to time, involve direct liaison and consultation with various contracting organisations, project teams, rail authorities, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders to gather, collate and provide data and advice pertaining to the identification, options and recommendation of contractual and commercial strategies and solutions to resolve signalling industry issues.

This role will contribute to and champion both technical and people development issues, lead positive team culture, and motivate the team to achieve outstanding results.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter, CV and response to Key Selection Criteria. We want to know why you want to work for the Office of the Director-General, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact David Ness - Executive Director, Signalling Strategy on 0408 149 773.

Applications close 11:59 pm - Monday 26 April 2021.