Manager Network Resilience

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne seeks a Manager, Network Resilience to provide strategic guidance, assurance and leadership for a resilient transport network. You will work with multiple agencies, councils and operators to balance priorities and drive risk-informed decisions.

The role also directs executive reporting and ministerial correspondence. You will lead a high-performing team, develop the Senior Advisor, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic advice and assurance to support a resilient, reliable and disruption-ready transport network.
• Works with the Department, councils, operators and delivery teams to balance operational priorities with strategic objectives.
• Leads executive reporting, briefings and ministerial correspondence.
• Drives continuous improvement through lessons learned, risk management and improved processes.
• Leads and develops the Senior Advisor, setting priorities, building capability and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

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, Network Resilience provides strategic advice and assurance to support a resilient, reliable and disruption-ready transport network. The role works closely with the Department, councils, operators and delivery teams to balance operational priorities with strategic objectives, monitor network performance and communicate emerging risks and trends. The role leads executive reporting, briefings and ministerial correspondence, while driving continuous improvement through lessons learned, risk management and improved processes. It also leads and develops the Senior Advisor, setting priorities, building capability and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team focused on both immediate outcomes and long-term network resilience.

What we’re looking for

• Leads and develops high-performing teams through effective workforce planning, clear priorities and a focus on building capability.
• Builds strong, mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships and understands organisational needs to achieve shared outcomes.
• Influences and negotiates effectively, developing strategic approaches to build support and achieve outcomes across diverse stakeholders.
• Communicates complex information clearly and concisely, producing high-quality executive briefings and advice that support informed decision-making.
• Thinks strategically, provides authoritative advice on complex issues, and demonstrates resilience, confidence and constructive judgement when navigating challenge or change.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 2 years people leadership experience.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

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.

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Debbie Seymour, Associate Director Network Resilience, at [email protected] .

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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