Roadwork Permits Coordinator

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Roadwork Permits Coordinator on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2027, based in Melbourne. You will assess roadwork access requests within set timeframes and provide traffic and transport advice while ensuring roadworks meet engineering standards, regulations, policies and procedures.

You will analyse complex site and network impacts, resolve issues, respond to enquiries and build strong stakeholder relationships to balance customer needs

Formación

• Ability to think critically and resolve complex issues using guidelines and judgement.
• Delivers outcomes by organizing tasks, coordinating work and monitoring progress.
• Works collaboratively and supports colleagues to meet team goals.
• Builds stakeholder and customer relationships with negotiation and clear communication.
• Communicates with impact and escalates complex matters when needed.

Responsabilidades

• Assess roadwork access applications within set timeframes.
• Provide traffic and transport advice while ensuring standards and policies are followed.
• Analyse site and network impacts, resolve issues and respond to enquiries.
• Support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Educación

Civil/Transport engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and 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 Roadwork Permits Coordinator manages applications to access the road network, assessing requests within set timeframes and considering planned events and the combined impact of road disruptions. The role provides traffic and transport advice while ensuring roadworks meet relevant engineering standards, regulations, policies and procedures. The role involves analysing complex site and network impacts, resolving issues, responding to enquiries, and providing timely advice. It requires strong stakeholder relationships, negotiation and sound judgement to balance customer needs with safety, network efficiency and disruption risks. The role also supports safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who:

• Thinks critically and solves problems, using guidelines, available information and sound judgement to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions.
• Delivers outcomes, organising tasks, coordinating work, monitoring progress and taking action to keep work on track.
• Works collaboratively, sharing information, supporting colleagues and contributing positively to team goals.
• Builds strong stakeholder and customer relationships, using negotiation, communication and a customer-focused approach to resolve issues and identify improvements.
• Communicates with impact, presenting clear, logical and audience-appropriate information while escalating complex matters when needed.

Qualifications And Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Civil/Transport engineering or relevant experience (Desired).

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, 3 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Lekshmi Priya Dilipkumar, Team Leader, Roadwork Permits, at [e-mail]

Redeployees

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