Performance Advisor

As a Performance Advisor, you will oversee and manage the performance regime of the Victorian Road Maintenance Contracts across Victoria. You will drive contractor performance by monitoring progress and performance against KPIs, identifying areas for improvement, and providing timely feedback to Contractors. In this role, you will:

• Make informed decisions and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain performance standards
• Create detailed performance reports for key stakeholders
• Encourage continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices and innovative solutions

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Contract Execution – Has provided professional expertise to ensure the successful execution of the Victorian Road Maintenance Contracts across Victoria, and that they provide best value and quality in line with relevant legislation and quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement – Has exercised professional independent judgement to develop innovative solutions to complex problems related to risk management, commercial performance and contractor management
• Strong Networks – Has built strong formal and informal networks both internally and externally. These relationships have been drawn on to achieve successful outcomes for DTP, Government and the Community.
• Effective Risk Management – Has applied well developed commercial management skills to manage and mitigate risk (safety, environmental, scope, financial, time and reputational) in accordance with DTP Risk Framework during the administration and management of contracts.

Key Selection Criteria

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a highly capable Performance Advisor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the design and delivery of strategic initiatives that improve outcomes across the transport portfolio. You'll provide performance insights, contribute to project delivery, and influence planning through evidence-based analysis.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration and the ability to build trusted partnerships. You’ll work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to co-create solutions, facilitate dialogue, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely outcomes. You’ll apply critical thinking to identify problems, evaluate complex information from multiple perspectives, and implement sustainable solutions that improve business performance.

This is an opportunity for someone with proven experience in translating strategy into actionable projects. You’ll understand governance, define success measures, and manage risks to maximise impact. You’ll also demonstrate strong influencing skills—building consensus, securing buy-in, and leveraging expert input to drive outcomes.

Your ability to manage stakeholders and deliver value will be essential. You’ll monitor satisfaction, manage expectations, and work constructively to resolve issues as they arise.

Join us and contribute to shaping the future of transport in Victoria through strategic insight and high-impact collaboration.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will be adaptable and outcome-focused, able to respond effectively to shifting priorities while ensuring their work delivers meaningful impact for the community. They will foster a collaborative culture, guiding others to share knowledge and build strong cross-team partnerships that drive results.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Qualifications in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field experience

Desirable

• Experience in managing performance outcomes
• Experience in developing insights and visualizations
• Proficiency in Power BI software

Role Specific Requirements

• Driver's Licence

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

How to Apply

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 30th of April 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 at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Kathy Sceney – Associate Director Commercial and Performance – Barwon South Grampians via ************@transport.vic.gov.au

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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