Senior Program Officer - Governance and Program Delivery

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking an experienced policy and planning professional to lead the Infrastructure Contributions Program. You will drive governance, stakeholder engagement and reporting to inform decisions and ensure timely delivery of plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress and risks, offering strategic advice, and identifying process improvements while aligning with government priorities and community needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, planning, communications or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships and coordinates governance and reporting processes.
• Monitors program progress and risks and provides advice and briefings to support informed decisions.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, strengthen accountability and ensure infrastructure contributions plans are delivered efficiently and on time.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Governance

Strategic planning

Systems thinking

Precinct planning & placemaking

Education

Public policy / planning / communications (tertiary)

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12806

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

Key responsibilities include building strong stakeholder relationships, coordinating governance and reporting processes, monitoring program progress and risks, and providing advice and briefings to support informed decisions. The role also identifies opportunities to improve processes, strengthen accountability and ensure infrastructure contributions plans are delivered efficiently, transparently and on time.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships, balancing competing needs and developing innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Leads strategic planning, aligning organisational priorities with operational plans while building the capability of others.
• Applies systems thinking to identify trends, risks and opportunities, understand community needs and develop effective solutions.
• Provides expert advice on precinct planning and placemaking, partnering with government, organisations and communities to create connected, safe and thriving places.
• Leads governance for complex projects and programs, ensuring sound decision-making, effective risk management and alignment with strategic objectives, while adapting to changing priorities.

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Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, planning, communications, or a related discipline is required

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 Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Nicole Mercer, Manager Infrastructure Contributions Program, at [e-mail].

Redeployees

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Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.59pm