Principal Advisor - Transport Planning Assurance & Integration

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

Job summary

The Department of Transport in Victoria is seeking an experienced strategist to lead the long-term development of infrastructure programs in Melbourne. You will manage complex stakeholder environments, shape precinct planning and intermodal integration, and build trusted partnerships to deliver outcomes across transport networks.

With at least seven years in strategic infrastructure development, you will anticipate challenges, influence policy, and drive improvements in systems and service

Qualifications

• Navigates complex stakeholder environments and balances competing needs.
• Thinks strategically, identifies risks and solves complex problems.
• Builds strong partnerships and facilitates constructive discussions.
• Takes a future-focused approach to improve systems and service delivery.
• Brings strong technical expertise in precinct planning, placemaking and intermodal integration.
• Significant understanding of Victoria’s transport network and major infrastructure programs.
• At least 7 years’ experience in strategic development of infrastructure projects.
• Strong facilitation and co-creation skills in complex planning situations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Partnership building

Future-focused planning

Precinct planning

Plac e-making

Intermodal integration

Infrastructure program experience

Facilitation & co-creation

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12744

About Us

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

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.
• 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 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 Sunday, 8th November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Suzanne Cleary, Director, Strategic Transport Planning and Integration at [e-mail]

Redeployees

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Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm