Strategic Placemaking & Transport Partnerships Lead

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning, Melbourne, seeks an experienced governance and risk management professional. The role focuses on strategic planning, risk governance, and cross‑agency collaboration to deliver safe and sustainable transport and land use outcomes.

Applicants typically have seven years’ experience in transport and/or land use planning, with strong skills in placemaking, impact assessment, and stakeholder facilitation. Australian citizenship or appropriate visa is required.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in transport and/or land use planning.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships and collaboration to achieve shared outcomes.
• Think strategically and system-wide to translate priorities into plans and actions.
• Analyse complex issues, identify information gaps and develop practical solutions.
• Influence effectively by tailoring communications to different audiences.
• Provide expert placemaking and impact assessment advice to support safe and sustainable transport and land use outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Partnership building

Problem solving

Influence across audiences

Placements/impact assessment

Stakeholder facilitation

Job description

Department of Transport and Planning, Melbourne, seeks an experienced governance and risk management professional. The role focuses on strategic planning, risk governance, and cross‑agency collaboration to deliver safe and sustainable transport and land use outcomes.

Applicants typically have seven years’ experience in transport and/or land use planning, with strong skills in placemaking, impact assessment, and stakeholder facilitation. Australian citizenship or appropriate visa is required.