Manager Regional Services - Geelong Ballarat/Warnambool/ Horsham

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria invites applications for the role of Manager Regional Services, covering Geelong, Ballarat, Warnambool and Horsham. Based in Barwon Downs, VIC, you will lead regional business support and oversee emergency management, safety, stakeholder engagement and the Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan.

You will build strong Indigenous partnerships, ensure timely permit assessments, deliver effective support to regional executives, and promote a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience building culturally respectful partnerships with Indigenous organisations.
• Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Leads regional business support across Barwon South West and Grampians.
• Oversees emergency management, health and safety, stakeholder engagement and Aboriginal Self-Determination Plan implementation.
• Provides strong people leadership and supports team performance and cohesion.

Job description

Manager Regional Services - Geelong Ballarat/Warnambool/ Horsham

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Barwon Downs VIC

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.

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’sAboriginal 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

You’resomeone who:

• 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:

• Experience building culturally respectful partnerships with Indigenous organisations


• Driver's License

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Laura Jo Mellan, Director - Strategy & Planning, at**************@transport.vic.gov.au.

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