Principal Advisor - Transport Planning Assurance & Integration

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Principal Advisor to provide strategic advice and assurance across transport planning, precinct planning, and infrastructure delivery. The role aligns projects with network strategies, modal plans and investment priorities, working across partner agencies.

You will identify risks, opportunities and interdependencies, translating complex information into clear guidance for executives and government decision-makers, while fostering

Qualifications

• Significant understanding of Victoria’s transport network across all modes and knowledge of major transport infrastructure programs.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the strategic development of infrastructure projects.
• Strong facilitation and co-creation skills, with experience applying them in complex planning situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and assurance for long‑term integrity of transport networks.
• Identify risks, opportunities and interdependencies across planning and delivery.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable advice for project teams and government decision-makers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Intermodal integration

Job description

Principal Advisor - Transport Planning Assurance & Integration

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne 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 Principal Advisor provides strategic advice and assurance to protect the long-term integrity and effectiveness of Victoria’s transport networks. Working across transport planning, precinct planning, infrastructure delivery and partner agencies, the role ensures projects and planning decisions align with approved network strategies, modal plans and investment priorities.

The role provides independent review, identifies risks, opportunities and interdependencies, and ensures transport needs are considered in land use and development planning. It brings together specialist advice to develop whole-of-network recommendations, resolves competing priorities through evidence and collaboration, and translates complex technical information into clear advice for project teams, executives and government decision-makers.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Navigates complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing needs, building trust and finding innovative solutions that achieve shared outcomes.
• Thinks critically and strategically, considering the broader organisational context, identifying risks and solving complex problems with practical, lasting solutions.
• Builds strong partnerships and collaboration, facilitating constructive discussions, navigating differences and bringing people together to make informed decisions.
• Takes a future-focused approach, anticipating emerging challenges, embracing change and identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery.
• Brings strong technical expertise, particularly in precinct planning, placemaking and intermodal integration, while developing capability and expertise in others.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• List Significant understanding of Victoria’s transport network across all modes and knowledge of major transport infrastructure programs.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the strategic development of infrastructure projects.
• Strong facilitation and co-creation skills, with experience applying them in complex planning situations.

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Suzanne Cleary, Director, Strategic Transport Planning and Integration at **************@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

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