Manager, Movement & Place Partnering & Advisory

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a Manager, Movement and Place Partnering and Advisory to embed the Movement and Place framework across the department, balancing transport needs with place and community outcomes.

The role provides advisory and business partnering support, collaborates with stakeholders, and leads the publication and ongoing improvement of Movement and Place to deliver safer, smarter land use and transport planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Embed Movement and Place framework across DTP to support integrated transport and land use planning.
• Provide advice and business partnering, facilitate collaboration and manage competing priorities where transport and land use intersect.
• Lead the publication and implementation of Movement and Place and continually improve the framework.

Skills

Partnership building

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Placemaker expertise

Impact assessment

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria's transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and 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.

About the role

The Manager, Movement and Place Partnering and Advisory will help embed the Movement and Place framework across DTP to support integrated transport and land use planning. The role involves working across the organisation and with stakeholders to develop practical solutions that balance transport needs with the needs of places and communities. The role will provide advice and business partnering, facilitate collaboration and manage competing priorities where transport and land use intersect. It will also support government policy commitments, lead the publication and implementation of Movement and Place, and continually improve the framework so it remains relevant and effective.

What we're looking for

• 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.

Qualifications and experience

• 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 be required. 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.

Further information

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

Redeployees: If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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