EXECUTIVE JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:
Manager, Metropolitan Region
CLASSIFICATION:
SAES1
POSITION NUMBER:
TS0471
CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF POSITION
DEPARTMENT:
Department of Planning, Transport and
Infrastructure
DIVISION:
Transport Services Division
SECTION:
Road and Traffic Management Directorate
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Manager, Metropolitan Region is responsible for managing the operation and The Manager, Metropolitan Region
maintenance of the transport system in the Metropolitan Region of South Australia
 reports to the Director, Road and Traffic Management.
and significantly contributes to South Australia’s Strategic Plan for:
 leads, manages and directs assigned staff and resources in the Directorate.
 Performance in the Public Sector (T32-33)
 works closely with Directors and members of the Transport Services Division
Executive in developing and guiding the Division’s business and monitoring
 Strategic Infrastructure (T56)
business performance and delivery of business outputs.
 Road Safety (T22)
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develops and maintains strategic relationships with and provides advice to a
 Climate Change (T59)
range
of senior level stakeholders including other State and Commonwealth
 Diversity in the Public Sector (T50-53)
agencies, transport service providers, industry and consumer groups and
representatives and local government.
The Manager, Metropolitan Region is responsible to the Director, Road and
Traffic Management for:
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leading and managing the maintenance and operation of department owned
transport assets in the Metropolitan Region.
ensuring the efficient delivery of agreed Directorate business outputs and
services to time, budget and quality requirements.
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KEY OUTCOMES OF POSITION
KEY CHALLENGES
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Ensure the efficient, effective and integrated operation and maintenance of
the transport system and assets in the Metropolitan Region.
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Maintaining and developing workforce skills and expertise in an environment
of high demand for technical and operational skills and an ageing workforce.
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Proactively identify, establish and maintain partnerships and strategic
alliances with key external stakeholders in order to deliver cross-agency
initiatives in support of the SASP and other Government priorities.
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Delivery of operational improvements while maintaining key service delivery
requirements.
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Lead the development and implementation of identified transport system
infrastructure projects.
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Ensuring asset and risk management are integrated and practiced
consistently for those transport assets for which the Directorate is
responsible.
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Ensure the efficient and effective operational and organisational
 Implementation of new technologies and systems into directorate business.
management of the Metropolitan Region by providing leadership, direction
and support to staff, promoting an integrated, skilled, valued and sustainable
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
workforce, which operates in a culture of continuous improvement.
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Provide key expert advice to a range of stakeholders on whole of
Government approaches that significantly impact on transport program
management.
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Human 83 FTE
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Financial $47m
Manage the planning, coordination and delivery of programs in accordance
with financial allocations.
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CONDITIONS
SELECTION CRITERIA (Each applicant will be assessed against the following criteria)
The Manager, Metropolitan Region will be required to:
SA Executive Service competencies (refer website)
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enter into an annual performance agreement and to participate in the
 shapes strategic thinking and change
Department’s Executive Performance Management process (this establishes
 achieves results
the key deliverables and targets).
 drives business excellence
actively model and promote the behaviours required under the Code of
 forges relationships and engages others
Ethics for SA Public Sector Employees, and the objectives, values, principles
 exemplifies personal drive and professionalism.
and standards in, or made under the Public Sector 2009.
actively support and provide a leadership role in relation to government
requirements for the management of agencies and employees, including Other selection criteria:
workplace safety, improved customer service, timely and transparent
 Appropriate tertiary or post graduate qualifications in engineering.
decision making, administrative efficiency and increased workforce diversity.
The department supports and actively encourages flexible working arrangements to
enable its executives to effectively balance work and life. Such arrangements may be
negotiated with the Chief Executive.
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION APPROVAL
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Chief Executive
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SAES Competencies
Code of Ethics for SA Public Sector Employees
Public Sector Act 2009
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Occupant
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Refer - http://www.saes.sa.gov.au
Refer - http://www.espi.sa.gov.au
Refer - http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au
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