Specialist Advisor

Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Melbourne, VIC

Government—State (Government and Defence)

Full-time

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About the opportunity

The role is responsible for managing sensitive, critical, and complex policy, planning, and operational issues as required by the Executive General Manager (EGM), Rail and Infrastructure Delivery. The role will provide expert advice to the EGM and the division on current and emerging issues, prioritizing those that are urgent and guiding their management where appropriate.

Ideally you will have worked at a senior level within a large, public sector organization; have exceptional communication abilities; and have the judgment required to manage complex, high-profile, and sensitive issues as they arise. Reporting directly to the EGM, Rail and Infrastructure Delivery, this role requires an inclusive leader, able to influence and manage across a complex matrix of relationships.

You will have the ability to work flexibly across multiple disciplines and demonstrated experience in managing and delivering on various topics quickly and at an exceptionally high standard.

Why join us?

An emphasis on work/life balance

High-performing team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Personal and Professional development opportunities

Committed to safety and well-being

Training and development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a cover letter and resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the key selection criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59 pm – Sunday, 13 July 2025

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment advisor or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

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SRLA is committed to providing a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners, consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.

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