Strategic Road Program Lead - Hybrid/Flexible

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action is seeking a Strategic Program Lead to guide road management across the state's road network. Based in Victoria with hybrid work options, you will provide specialist leadership and ensure statutory obligations are met through planning, compliance and coordination of capital works.

You will work across capital projects, operations and policy interfaces, offering authoritative advice on complex road management matters, managing risk and

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in civil engineering or related field is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in managing road infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management ensuring regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership on road management planning, regulatory compliance and risk.
• Advise across capital projects, operations and policy interfaces.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, delivery partners and authorities to ensure best practice.
• Embed compliant, consistent road management across the network.

Skills

Civil engineering

Road management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree or diploma in civil engineering

Job description

The Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action is seeking a Strategic Program Lead to guide road management across the state's road network. Based in Victoria with hybrid work options, you will provide specialist leadership and ensure statutory obligations are met through planning, compliance and coordination of capital works.

You will work across capital projects, operations and policy interfaces, offering authoritative advice on complex road management matters, managing risk and