Title:  Senior Project Manager - Safer Speed and Crossing Implementation

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a full time, fixed Term Position for 30 June 2027.

The Senior Project Manager, Safer Speeds and Crossings Program Implementation, plays a key leadership role within the Transport Services Group. As part of the division’s leadership and governance team, the role is responsible for delivering major state-wide road safety initiatives, including the Speed Management Program and School Crossing Risk Assessment Framework under Victoria’s Road Safety Action Plan. The role involves governance planning, risk management, reporting, and securing approvals for large-scale programs, while leading a geographically dispersed team. Operating independently, the Senior Project Manager provides strategic and operational advice to senior executives and acts as a key liaison across internal branches, delivery units, Road Safety Victoria, and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

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Position Outcomes

Strategic Planning and Program Delivery

• Led the development and delivery of the Speed Management program and School Crossing Risk Assessment Framework by leading resources in direct and indirect teams to ensure the successful implementation of state-wide road safety programs.
• Led oversight and governance for the Speed Management program, driving the financial planning, monitoring and reporting to ensure successful and timely delivery of the program. While successfully representing the Department’s priorities and advocating for key decisions via relevant cross-agency committees and forums.
• Led collaborative work with senior and executive leadership to support the strategic planning process and delivery of departmental priorities related to key road safety programs.
• Led the formulation of delivery strategies for the implementation of transport infrastructure including procurement strategies to ensure the successful delivery of the programs. 
• Effective People Leadership – Provided effective leadership, people management, capability development and support to their team, as a valued, trusted member of the executive and governance team. Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
• Authoritative Advice – Provided high quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice to Ministers, the Secretary, executive leadership and Road Safety Victoria to support transport portfolio objectives and respond to emerging and/or complex issues.
• Stakeholder Management – Key internal and external stakeholders have been effectually engaged and collaborative partnerships formed across government, the private sector and with the community to integrate and coordinate policy, regulation, and delivery.
• Risk Management – Led risk identification and mitigation strategies at program level and individual projects across the state to maximise successful implementation of road safety programs.
• Organisational and Government Change - Led and contributed to government and organisational reforms including the assessment of the quality and effectiveness of change initiatives and organisational improvements.
• In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

Key Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and strategic insight, applying systems thinking to understand complex organisational environments and identify high-impact solutions. They will use critical thinking to resolve issues in context, embed improvements into processes, and drive measurable business outcomes. With a deep understanding of political and organisational dynamics, they will make informed, ethical decisions that align with broader priorities. A skilled stakeholder manager, the candidate will balance competing needs and deliver innovative, collaborative solutions. They will guide strategic planning, translating vision into actionable plans, and will excel in project delivery and risk management. As a people leader, they will foster a high-performing, engaged culture.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate demonstrates agility in adapting strategies to achieve better outcomes, even when change requires courage and investment. They explore new approaches, assess alternatives, and build commitment to change. With a strong outcomes focus, they align team efforts to strategic goals and create a shared sense of purpose and community impact.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Experience in large scale program and project delivery implementation.

Desirable

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in program management and program reporting, including use of monitoring tools such as PowerBI.
• Experience in coordinating resources across multiple teams to achieve program outcomes.
• Experience working in local and/or State government.

Role specific requirements

• Australian Drivers License

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 26th June 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Dale Ashby, Director Regional Operations via dale.ashby@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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