Principal Strategy Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Strategy Officer on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2027. The role supports the Senior Manager Road Safety Strategy and Planning, coordinating strategic advice across programs and policy areas and engaging executives and ministers.

You’ll work with Road Safety Victoria, the Department and Road Safety Partners to identify investment opportunities and deliver well-governed programs while maintaining strong stakeholder

Qualifikationen

• Thinks critically, weighs up options and evidence to resolve issues and deliver effective solutions.
• Understands political and organisational context and can navigate formal and informal decision-making processes.
• Manages complex and sometimes competing stakeholder needs, finding practical solutions for all.
• Translates strategy into clear, well-governed programs and projects that deliver results.
• Collaborates across teams to achieve the best outcomes for the community.

Aufgaben

• Drives strategic planning across programs, projects and policy areas.
• Coordinates and provides strategic advice to executives, the Secretary and the Minister.
• Develops road safety investment opportunities in collaboration with subject matter experts and partners.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Policy interpretation

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 31st December 2027. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Road Safety Strategy and Planning, the Principal Strategy Officer will work closely with subject matter experts, the Road Safety Partners and other stakeholders to drive strategic planning and support the identification and development of road safety investment opportunities. You’ll apply road safety expertise to coordinate, develop and provide strategic advice across a range of programs, projects and policy areas, facilitating engagement and decision-making by executives, the Secretary and the Minister. You’ll work as part of the Strategy and Planning team, holding key relationships across Road Safety Victoria, the Department and the Road Safety Partners.

What we’re looking for

• thinks critically, weighing up options and evidence to resolve issues and deliver effective solutions.
• understands the political and organisational context, and can navigate formal and informal decision-making processes.
• manages complex and sometimes competing stakeholder needs, finding practical solutions that work for everyone.
• translates strategy into clear, well-governed programs and projects that deliver results.
• collaborates naturally, building relationships across teams to get the best outcomes for the community.

You’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or experience in a similar role (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 Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Lisa Brodie, Senior Manager Road Safety Strategy & Planning, at [emailprotected] .

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