Program Coordinator Transport Network Operations

Austroads is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to join its Research and Guidance Team, based in the Austroads Sydney office.

The Program Coordinator will provide coordination and support for the Austroads Transport Network Operations Program.

The role is responsible for:

• Managing nationally significant and strategic projects undertaken by the Austroads Transport Network Operations program, including the development of project proposals and research briefs, development and management of tenders for consultancies and the day-to-day management of consultants to achieve the program’s objectives and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Liaising and negotiating with senior executives from stakeholder organisations in order to obtain input into projects and agreement on program outcomes, outputs and timeframes.
• Facilitating the development and analysis of policies, projects and strategies that contribute to meeting Program objectives/outputs.
• Managing the planning, budget and resource allocation, performance monitoring and administration processes in order to achieve the program’s goals and deliver its operational plan in a timely manner.
• Preparing high level advice, correspondence and reports on the program’s progress and expenditure and other policy initiatives for consideration by the program manager and Austroads Board.
• Managing the effective operation of the program’s task force, technical reference groups, project working groups and other relevant groups by administering meetings, coordinating input from jurisdictions, and sourcing, analysing and disseminating information relating to the activities of the program.
• Working as a member of the Austroads national office team to ensure the effective running of the program and alignment with Austroads strategic and operational plans and work practices.
• Undertaking day-to-day administrative requirements of the program and assist with other Austroads activities as required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public.
• Maintaining and adhere to quality systems processes and procedures associated with the role.
• Other duties as directed.

The Program Coordinator Transport Network Operations should ideally have:

• An understanding of the issues associated with the disciplines relating to the mobility of people, such as road network planning and management, real-time road network operations, intelligent transport systems, permanent and temporary traffic management, active transport, new mobility solutions and their business models.
• An understanding of the issues associated with the disciplines relating to the mobility of goods, road freight management and operations.

Personal qualities:

A successful candidate will need to present a professional image and build strong relationships across the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

• A service-focused approach.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Strong networking and teamworking skill.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• Professional ethics and integrity.
• Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving.

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For more information or to express interest in this role, please use our online form to contact our Human Resources Manager.