Project Delivery Engineer

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Project Lead to deliver capital road, road safety, active travel and bridge projects across metropolitan Melbourne. You will apply project management, contract management and engineering expertise to meet scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities include planning, procuring and monitoring projects, managing risks and quality, and reporting on performance.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and business acumen for procurement and risk management.
• Critical thinking and sound judgement to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions.
• Coordinates project delivery effectively, guiding others and monitoring progress.
• Builds productive stakeholder relationships and focuses on delivering value.
• Develops team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure and monitor metropolitan Melbourne road and bridge projects.
• Manage risks, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide construction advice and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Promote safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Critical thinking

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2027.

The Project Lead is responsible for delivering capital road, road safety, active travel and bridge projects across metropolitan Melbourne, applying project management, contract management and engineering expertise. The role ensures projects meet agreed scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements while complying with relevant standards, policies and specifications.

Key responsibilities include planning, procuring and monitoring projects, managing risks and quality, and reporting on project performance. The role provides road and bridge construction advice, administers contracts, holds suppliers accountable for technical and safety requirements, and manages internal and external stakeholders. It also promotes safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

What we’re looking for

You’resomeone who:

• Brings strong commercial and business acumen, making sound procurement and expenditure decisions while maximising value and managing risk.
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgement to resolve complex issues and make informed, practical decisions.
• Coordinates project delivery effectively, guiding others, monitoring progress and taking action to keep work on track.
• Builds productive stakeholder relationships, responds constructively to issues and focuses on delivering value and positive outcomes.
• Develops team capability through coaching, feedback and knowledge sharing, while supporting effective knowledge management and business continuity.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field.
• Relevant experience aligned with the role’s project delivery accountabilities and capabilities, including at least 5 years’ experience in project delivery.

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Peter Wills Director, Metro Projects & WGB, 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

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