Title: Team Leader Regional Projects
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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.
Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives
About the role
Usual Location – Ballarat – Flexibility may be available
The Team Leader Regional Projects sits within is responsible for delivering assigned capital projects to a team and leading this team to exceed client and community requirements. The Team Leader Regional Projects ensures that the project team is provided with support from other functional teams within Regional Capital Delivery or DTP.
- Effective Delivery of Projects– Effectively deliver assigned projects, either individually or with the support of other project specialists.
- Stakeholder Management and Community Engagement–Effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders and community
- Capability Development– Develop and implement capability programs to improve team ability.
- Effective People Leadership–Provide effective leadership, people management
- Fostering Team Work–Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
What we’re looking for
This role requires you to collaborate across teams to deliver safe, practical and high-quality engineering outcomes with a strong focus on capability development, building team skills through coaching, feedback and creating opportunities for growth. Strong professional engineering knowledge enables you to shape solutions, manage risks and ensure compliance with relevant standards. You translate strategy into well-governed projects and can lead by defining clear roles, success measures and monitoring progress to achieve outcomes. With sound critical thinking, you resolve issues using guidelines or informed judgement. You build effective stakeholder partnerships, understanding needs and delivering outcomes within organisational context.
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Qualifications and experience
- Relevant Experience in the delivery of large transport projects (mandatory)
- Car License (without any restriction which preclude the incumbent from performing the inherent requirements of the position and which cannot be reasonably accommodated by the Department) (mandatory)
- More than six years’ experience as lead project manager in regional road and bridge construction and maintenance (desirable).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil) or Tertiary qualifications in project management (desirable)
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.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact George Gionis – Manager Regional Projects via george.gionis@transport.vic.gov.au
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