Senior Transport Planning Studies Lead

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Planning Lead to drive strategic planning work for Melton Highway realignment and related developments. You will manage the study, coordinate consultants, engage with stakeholders, and help deliver planning outcomes and potential land-use considerations.

The role requires leadership across internal stakeholders and councils, contributing to future transport investment priorities and broader strategic planning initiatives in

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects aligned with role accountabilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and project delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the study including consultants, engagement, and reporting.
• Coordinate program delivery and monitor progress against plan.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and councils; build regional relationships.
• Support future transport investment priorities and broader strategic planning.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Project delivery

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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 29 June 2029

This role leads strategic planning work to investigate the future realignment of Melton Highway over Kororoit Creek and the extension of Aitken Boulevard through the Beveridge North-West PSP. The work will identify land requirements, support precinct planning and help deliver planning outcomes, including potential planning scheme amendments and land acquisition needs.

The successful candidate will manage the study, including consultants, stakeholder engagement, program delivery and reporting. They will also work closely with internal stakeholders, support relationships with councils, represent regional interests in land use and infrastructure projects, contribute to future transport investment priorities and assist with broader strategic planning activities.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’re someone who:

• Builds strong relationships and communicates with credibility, confidence and impact, including when managing sensitive or complex conversations.
• Navigates challenging discussions effectively by listening to concerns, clarifying issues and identifying practical solutions.
• Engages and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering positive partnerships and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Leads and coordinates projects from planning through to delivery, monitoring progress and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and to plan.
• Thinks strategically, considering whole-of-system impacts, translating long-term objectives into actionable plans and guiding others through the planning process.

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Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Experience delivering projects and initiatives aligned with the key accountabilities and capability requirements of the role.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and project delivery.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field would be highly regarded.

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Hazel Lirios, TNPI Planning Studies Manager at************@transport.vic.gov.au.

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