Manager Regional Services

Department of Transport and Planning; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Manager Regional Services to lead regional operations, coordinate key services, and support emergency management, safety and partnerships with Aboriginal organisations across regional Victoria. You will oversee the business support team and promote a safe, inclusive workplace with strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires managing change, driving continuous improvement, and communicating with impact to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Emergency management or safety experience.
• General management experience.
• A Driver's Licence (Mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Lead business support across regional Victoria to ensure planned, coordinated delivery of services.
• Support emergency management and recovery operations.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and positive workplace with effective teams and partnerships with Aboriginal organisations.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder relationship building

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 Regional Services leads business support and helps coordinate key services across regional Victoria. The role supports emergency management and recovery, workplace safety, stakeholder engagement and partnerships with Aboriginal organisations. They work closely with regional leaders, teams, communities, stakeholders and service partners to ensure work is well planned, coordinated and delivered effectively.

The role also leads and supports the business support team, fostering a safe, inclusive and positive workplace. Success means strong emergency response and recovery, effective stakeholder relationships, quality business support, engaged teams and meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal organisations.

What we're looking for

You're Someone Who

• Can lead continuous improvement and find better ways of working to improve quality and outcomes.
• Can think critically and solve problems, considering the broader business context and finding practical, lasting solutions.
• Can lead people through change, clearly explaining what is changing, why it matters and supporting teams through uncertainty.
• Can communicate with confidence and impact, including when handling difficult or sensitive conversations.
• Builds collaborative and inclusive teams, encourages different perspectives, works well with others and builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications And Experience

• Emergency management or safety experience.
• General management experience.
• A Drivers Licence. (Mandatory)

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 23rd October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Martin Ireland, Director - Strategy and Planning via [e-mail]

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