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Project Manager, Safer Road Use (005159)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Oct 2024

About the role

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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 2 years.

Duties

Lead and undertake research to identify international best practice for addressing illegal and unsafe driving behaviours, including speed and inattention.
Utilise best practice principles in the development of long-term strategies and plans, including but not limited to the implementation, operation, evaluation and communication of programs and initiatives aimed at deterring speeding and inattention in Tasmania
Engage and work in collaboration with Government, road safety advocates and key stakeholders to identify, propose and gain support for evidence-based road safety policies and solutions, to be delivered as part of a comprehensive program of work.
Ensure that consultancy and contract services are procured and managed to meet the project requirements, including project deliverables, outputs, time, quality and budget, in accordance with Tasmanian Government Project Management Guidelines, Treasurer’s Instructions, and project-specific governance arrangements.
Guide the development and delivery of a communication strategy, including public education materials and campaigns aimed at promoting acceptance of speed and distraction management approaches, as well as Safe System principles broadly.
In collaboration with key stakeholders across Government, provide specialist advice to support legislative review, including preparing or coordinating relevant policy advice, drafting instructions, Minutes, Cabinet submissions, Parliamentary papers, and other documentation.
Provide definitive advice and recommendations to the Business Owner, Project Sponsor, Steering Committee and Road Safety Advisory Council, as well as regular reports and updates detailing matters affecting the successful delivery of programs/projects.
Establish and foster productive relationships with internal business areas, external stakeholders including State and inter-jurisdictional Government agencies and external subject matter experts to facilitate project aims.
Develop methodologies for collecting road safety data, including on-road and attitudinal data, and establish road safety datasets for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, as well as changes in road user behaviour broadly.
Utilise sound project management methodologies, including management of human and financial resources, to deliver outputs to expectation within agreed timeframes and resources.
Manage and provide guidance and leadership to assigned staff including the co-ordination and supervision of their activities.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, strategies, timeframes, risk assessments and reports.