Manager, Movement & Place Partnering & Advisory

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning, Melbourne, seeks an experienced governance and risk management professional. The role focuses on strategic planning, risk governance, and cross‑agency collaboration to deliver safe and sustainable transport and land use outcomes.

Applicants typically have seven years’ experience in transport and/or land use planning, with strong skills in placemaking, impact assessment, and stakeholder facilitation. Australian citizenship or appropriate visa is required.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in transport and/or land use planning.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships and collaboration to achieve shared outcomes.
• Think strategically and system-wide to translate priorities into plans and actions.
• Analyse complex issues, identify information gaps and develop practical solutions.
• Influence effectively by tailoring communications to different audiences.
• Provide expert placemaking and impact assessment advice to support safe and sustainable transport and land use outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Partnership building

Problem solving

Influence across audiences

Placements/impact assessment

Stakeholder facilitation

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12742

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Builds strong partnerships and collaboration, bringing people together, building trust and navigating different perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.
• Thinks strategically and system-wide, turning government and organisational priorities into clear plans, actions and outcomes.
• Uses sound judgement and problem-solving skills, analysing complex issues, identifying information gaps and developing practical solutions.
• Influences effectively, adapting communication to different audiences and connecting ideas to their needs, priorities and goals.
• Brings expertise in placemaking and impact assessment, providing informed advice that supports integrated, safe and sustainable transport and land use outcomes.
• At least seven years’ experience in transport and/or land use planning.
• Experience in business partnering or facilitation.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

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For further information about the role, please contact Suzanne Cleary, Director, Strategic Transport Planning and Integration at [e-mail]