Manager, Technical Assurance

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Manager, Technical Assurance to lead technical management, assurance and coordination for tram infrastructure projects. The role involves working with internal teams, franchisees and external stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality public transport outcomes.

You will provide authoritative technical leadership, oversee risks across track, overhead, civil, structures and traction power, and build strong stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Builds collaborative relationships across the organisation and external stakeholders.
• Thinks strategically to solve complex problems across government.
• Influences and negotiates to build stakeholder support.
• Leads and manages people with an inclusive, values-driven culture.
• Provides strong technical assurance and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management, assurance and coordination for tram infrastructure projects.
• Provide authoritative technical leadership to support safe, reliable public transport outcomes.
• Oversee technical and operational risks across track, overhead, civil, structures and traction power.
• Build stakeholder relationships and negotiate at executive level.

Skills

Collaborative relationships

Strategic thinking

Influence and negotiation

People leadership

Technical assurance

Education

Tertiary qualification

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, Technical Assurance leads technical management, assurance and coordination for tram infrastructure projects across the Department, working with internal teams, franchisees and external stakeholders. The role provides authoritative technical leadership and represents the State’s technical interests to support safe, reliable and high-quality public transport outcomes. The role oversees technical and operational risks, provides strategic advice on complex issues and supports the delivery of tram infrastructure and renewals across track, overhead, civil, structures and traction power. It builds strong stakeholder relationships, negotiates and influences at executive level, and leads a high-performing, engaged and inclusive team in a dynamic environment.

What we’re looking for

• Builds collaborative relationships, creating strong partnerships across the organisation and with external stakeholders while overcoming communication barriers.
• Thinks strategically and solves complex problems, working across government and at senior levels to develop sustainable solutions.
• Influences and negotiates effectively, developing long-term strategies to build stakeholder support and achieve desired outcomes.
• Leads and manages people, fostering engagement, accountability and performance while supporting an inclusive, values-driven team culture.
• Provides strong technical assurance and interface management, ensuring technical requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle and effectively resolving complex integration issues.

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Qualifications and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience in the oversight, delivery and management of assets or projects in a public transport environment (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 Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Kyle Huxley, Acting Associate Director, Tram Program, at [email protected].

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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