Manager Regional Services - Geelong Ballarat/Warnambool/ Horsham

Department of Transport and Planning; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning seeks a Manager Regional Services to lead regional operations across Western Victoria, including Geelong and Ballarat/Warnambool/Horsham. The role covers emergency management, safety, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of the Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and the ability to work with multiple regional partners to meet priorities.

Qualifications

• Emergency management experience.
• Experience building culturally respectful partnerships with Indigenous organisations.
• General management experience.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead business support across Barwon South West and Grampians.
• Oversee emergency management, health and safety, and stakeholder engagement.
• Implement the Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan.
• Provide strong people leadership and drive team performance.

Skills

Emergency management

Indigenous partnerships

People leadership

Job description

Title: Manager Regional Services – Geelong Ballarat/Warnambool/ Horsham

Requisition ID: 13004

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Western Victoria

Date Posted: 29 Oct 2026

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 across Barwon South West and Grampians, contributing to regional executive and governance teams. The role oversees emergency management, health and safety, stakeholder engagement and the implementation of the Department of Transport and Planning’s Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan.

Key responsibilities include building strong Indigenous partnerships, ensuring timely permit assessments, delivering effective business support and promoting a safe, inclusive workplace. The role also provides strong people leadership, supports team performance and cohesion, and ensures services meet stakeholder needs and regional priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Drives innovation and continuous improvement, embedding quality practices and championing new approaches to deliver better outcomes.
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex issues, prevent recurring problems and achieve practical results.
• Leads change with confidence, communicates with clarity and credibility, and supports teams through uncertainty and challenging situations.
• Builds resilience, promotes diversity and inclusion, and fosters a workplace culture that values openness, constructive debate and diverse perspectives.
• Champions collaboration across teams and external stakeholders, while sharing knowledge and embedding effective risk management and business continuity practices.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• Emergency management experience
• Experience building culturally respectful partnerships with Indigenous organisations
• General management experience
• Driver's License

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 Thursday, 12 November 2026.

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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For further information about the role, please contact Laura Jo Mellan, Director - Strategy & Planning, at [e-mail].