NSW Government
Transport - Roads & Maritime Services
Manager, Engineering Services
July 2016
Role Description Manager Engineering Services
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Manager, Engineering Services
Thank you for your interest and application for the position of Manager, Engineering Services with NSW Government
Transport, Roads & Maritime Services.
Please find below an outline of the recruitment time frame and process.
Recruitment Timeframe
Advertising Period: From Friday 22nd July 2016
Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th August 2016
Initial meeting Oceans Group: From Monday 25th July 2016
Panel Interviews: 25th August 2016
Application Process
All applicants are asked to review the contents of this information pack including the position description. In preparing
your application, please include your CV and a brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which should outline the
following:
1. The reason for your interest
2. How your skills and experience suit the role.
Please apply online via Seek or LinkedIn. For a confidential discussion regarding the position or your application please
contact Richard Tuxford on (02) 9037 1824.
All applications received will be assessed in accordance with the requirements of the position and organisational
requirements. Successful applicants will be invited to an initial meeting with Oceans Group.
Interview, Shortlist and Profiling Assessment
Upon completion of all initial meetings, Oceans Group will provide detailed findings to NSW Government Transport,
Roads & Maritime Services selection panel for discussion; successful applicants will be invited to attend the panel
interview.
Reference, Background and Pre-employment Checks
NSW Government Transport, Roads & Maritime Services and Oceans Group will use one or more of the following preemployment checks as a part of the overall search and selection process:
Reference
Academic Qualification
Confirmation of Right to work in Australia
Police and criminal history
Notification of outcome
At the completion of each stage of the search and selection process, you will be informed of the status of your
application. You are invited to call Richard Tuxford stage to discuss your application and recruitment process.
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About us
Roads and Maritime Services is one of Australia's leading public sector agencies, with more than 5,500 employees and an
annual budget of $5.5 billion.
As part of Transport for NSW we are responsible for implementing strategic and essential frontline services to the people
of NSW who use roads, harbours and waterways.
We improve the movement of people by various transport modes, including public transport (bus and ferry), cycling and
walking, as well as motor vehicles. We also deliver initiatives to improve the movement of goods on the freight network,
by improving accessibility and infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, productivity and safety initiatives.
We offer diverse and challenging career opportunities for professional and technical specialists, trades, and people
interested in making a difference to transport operations and road safety in New South Wales.
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Role Description
Manager Engineering Services
Cluster
Transport for NSW
Agency
Roads and Maritime Services
Division/Branch/Unit
Asset Maintenance / Engineering Services
Location
Various
Classification/Grade/Band
Senior Service 1
Senior Executive Work Level Standards
Work Contribution Stream: Professional/Technical/Specialist
Kind of Employment
Ongoing
ANZSCO Code
PCAT Code
NA
Date of Approval
July 2015
Agency Website
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/
Agency overview
Roads & Maritime Services was formed on 1 November 2011 with key accountabilities:
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Delivery of new roads and maritime infrastructure to optimise safety and effective & efficient use
Effective & efficient traffic management and use of the road and maritime network
Execution of road and maritime safety policies and regulations
Maintenance of the road and maritime infrastructure to optimise safety, traffic management and asset
life.
RMS is part of a new integrated transport authority led by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that aims to create a
better transport system, one that is fundamentally designed around the needs and expectations of customers,
communities and the economy.
The other delivery focused Transport Agencies include Sydney Trains, NSW Trains and the State Transit
Authority. The Private Transport Operators include Private Ferry operators and Private Bus operators.
Primary purpose of the role
The Manager Engineering Services will manage and provide technical engineering services across the range of
projects within a Program Office. They will review contractor designs to identify risks and opportunities on
projects, and provide technical support role for problem resolution within the Program Office.
The Manager Engineering Services is responsible for managing the technical aspects of one of five programs of
work:
• Western Sydney
• Greater Sydney
• Easing Sydney’s Congestion
• Freight and Regional Development
• Pacific Highway
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Key accountabilities
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Work in close collaboration with the Engineering Services team to ensure that technical issues across
the projects within the Program Office are resolved and managed, ensuring lessons learned from other
projects are implemented
Provide technical support role for problem resolution within the Program Office
Ensure project designs comply with relevant standards and are fit for purpose.
Ensure projects across the Program Office adhere to the division’s technical management processes.
Identify design risks and opportunities on projects, ensuring risks are designed out wherever possible.
Manage design designated risks ensuring that the division’s risk based approach is adhered to on all
projects within the Program Office.
Key challenges
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Implementing consistent technical governance systems, new processes and supporting systems across
a large number of project management teams.
Inspiring, motivating and developing the engineering services team to identify opportunities for continual
process improvement and deliver a high quality service that meets the needs of the business and best
practice.
Managing conflicting priorities within strict timeframes and government commitments whilst maintaining
quality and professionalism.
Key relationships
Who
Why
Internal
Infrastructure Development / Journey
Management Division Leadership Team
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Key decision makers across Transport and Roads and Maritime
Divisions that will enable and support project success
Principal Manager Engineering Services
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Key relationship manager to ensure collaboration across different
facets in Transport and Roads and Maritime to deliver quality unified
outcomes
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Ensure consistency across the delivery of the engineering service
function across all Program Offices
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Key interdependencies across Program Offices within
Infrastructure Development / Journey Management Division
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Strategy and reporting of technical components within the Program
Office
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Technical services issue escalation and resolution
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Key relationship to ensure consistency in agency corporate messaging
to deliver quality unified outcomes
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Critical to successful delivery of engineering service support
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Key interdependencies across the public sector that will enable and
support project success.
General Manager Program Office
Program Office Engineering Services
Team
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External
Other
federal,
state
government agencies
and
local
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Role dimensions
Decision making
This role:
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is accountable for the leadership of the engineering services team within their respective Program Office,
ensuring agreed technical standards are implemented consistently across all projects within the Program
Office
Reporting line
The Manager Engineering Services will be accountable to both the General Manager of the Program Office and
the Principal Manager Engineering Services to ensure unified outcomes are delivered across Roads and
Maritime and its Divisions. There is a direct reporting line to the Principal Manager Engineering Services and an
expectation delivery will be consistent with Roads and Maritime policy and practice. .
Direct reports
This role will have a variable number of Direct and Indirect Reports.
Budget/Expenditure
TBC
Essential requirements
1. Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience working with integrated teams on a major infrastructure project with highly
developed technical knowledge of design and construction
3. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and management of contract arrangements
and support in a complex environment involving private sector partnerships and industry contestability.
4. Proven capacity to undertake research, analyse complex issues, use advanced problem solving skills and
make balanced and ethical judgements.
5. Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely and appropriately both verbally and in writing, and to
produce timely and critical reports.
6. Experience working within a matrix management structure where support services are embedded within
Program Office delivery teams
Capabilities for the role
The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework applies to all NSW public sector employees. The Capability
Framework is available at www.psc.nsw.gov.au/capabilityframework
Capability summary
Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this role, the capabilities in bold are the focus
capabilities for this role. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities.
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NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
Capability Group
Capability Name
Level
Display Resilience and Courage
Adept
Act with Integrity
Adept
Manage Self
Advanced
Value Diversity
Adept
Communicate Effectively
Adept
Commit to Customer Service
Adept
Work Collaboratively
Adept
Influence and Negotiate
Advanced
Deliver Results
Advanced
Plan and Prioritise
Adept
Think and Solve Problems
Advanced
Demonstrate Accountability
Advanced
Finance
Advanced
Technology
Adept
Procurement and Contract Management
Adept
Project Management
Advanced
Manage and Develop People
Advanced
Inspire Direction and Purpose
Adept
Optimise Business Outcomes
Advanced
Manage Reform and Change
Advanced
Focus capabilities
The focus capabilities for the role are the capabilities in which occupants must demonstrate immediate
competence. The behavioural indicators provide examples of the types of behaviours that would be expected at
that level and should be reviewed in conjunction with the role’s key accountabilities.
NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
Group and Capability
Level
Behavioural Indicators
Personal Attributes
Advanced
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Manage Self
Act as a professional role model for colleagues, set high
personal goals and take pride in their achievement
Actively seek, reflect and act on feedback on own
performance
Translate negative feedback into an opportunity to improve
Maintain a high level of personal motivation
Take the initiative and act in a decisive way
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NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
Group and Capability
Level
Behavioural Indicators
Relationships
Advanced
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Influence and Negotiate
Influence others with a fair and considered approach and
present persuasive counter-arguments
Work towards mutually beneficial win/win outcomes
Show sensitivity and understanding in resolving acute and
complex conflicts
Identify key stakeholders and gain their support in advance
Establish a clear negotiation position based on research, a
firm grasp of key issues, likely arguments, points of difference
and areas for compromise
Pre-empt and minimise conflict within the organisation and
with external stakeholders
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Results
Advanced
Think and Solve Problems
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Undertake objective, critical analysis to draw accurate
conclusions that recognise and manage contextual issues
Work through issues, weigh up alternatives and identify the
most effective solutions
Take account of the wider business context when considering
options to resolve issues
Explore a range of possibilities and creative alternatives to
contribute to systems, process and business improvements
Implement systems and processes that underpin high quality
research and analysis
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Business Enablers
Advanced
Project Management
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Prepare scope and business cases for more ambigious or
complex projects including cost and resource impacts
Access key subject-matter experts’ knowledge to inform
project plans and directions
Implement effective stakeholder engagement and
communications strategy for all stages of projects
Monitor the completion of projects and implement effective
and rigorous project evaluation methodologies to inform
future planning
Develop effective strategies to remedy variances from project
plans, and minimise impacts
Manage transitions between project stages and ensure that
changes are consistent with organisational goals
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People Management
Advanced
Optimise Business Outcomes
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Develop workforce plans that effectively distribute
organisational resources to achieve business goals
Plan for strategic use of human resources that links to wider
organisational aims and goals
Encourage others to strive for ongoing performance
improvement
Align systems and processes to encourage improved
performance and outcomes
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