Performance Advisor

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

Job summary

The Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Geelong VIC is seeking a Performance Advisor to oversee performance across Victorian Road Maintenance Contracts in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. You will provide professional expertise to ensure contracts deliver value, quality and compliance with legislation and standards.

The role emphasises continuous improvement, complex contractor management, and building strong internal and external networks while applying rigorous risk

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in managing large contracts (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Oversees performance across Victorian Road Maintenance Contracts in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
• Provides professional expertise to ensure contracts deliver value, quality and compliance with legislation and standards.
• Focuses on continuous improvement and developing solutions to complex commercial and contractor management issues.
• Builds internal and external networks and applies strong risk management to safety, environmental, financial, time and scope risks.

Skills

Partnerships & collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Governance & risk controls

Influence & persuasion

Community impact measurement

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Geelong 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 Performance Advisor oversees performance across Victorian Road Maintenance Contracts in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. The role provides professional expertise to ensure contracts are delivered effectively, achieving value, quality and compliance with legislation and standards.

The position focuses on continuous improvement, developing solutions to complex commercial and contractor management issues, and building strong internal and external networks. It also requires strong risk management skills to identify and manage safety, environmental, financial, time, scope and reputational risks, while supporting safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

• Builds strong partnerships and works collaboratively, creating trust, sharing knowledge and bringing people together to achieve shared outcomes.
• Thinks critically and solves complex problems, considering broader business impacts and developing practical, sustainable solutions.
• Delivers projects and outcomes, translating strategy into action while establishing clear governance, measures, responsibilities and risk controls.
• Influences and persuades effectively, building support, gaining agreement and engaging the right people to achieve successful outcomes.
• Focuses on positive outcomes for the community, using evidence and impact measures to ensure work delivers meaningful and lasting benefits.

Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

• Commercial experience in managing large contracts (desirable)

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 Monday, 5 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Kyle Sharkey, Manager Performance at ************@transport.vic.gov.au.

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.

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us. We're here to support you.