Title:  Senior Scoping and Development Engineer

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 Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

Regional Transport is a Division in Transport Services Group, and is responisble for provideing better transport experience connecting regional communities, businesses and visitorsWe’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 an ongoing role

The Senior Scoping and Development Engineer is a regional role responsible for leading the scoping and development of the region’s most complex transport projects, as identified through strategic planning. This senior position ensures that projects are fully "delivery ready," with all Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) standards, project risks, and benefits clearly defined and documented in alignment with the DTP Project Management Framework.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Project Development of Complex Transport Projects – Technically fit for purpose projects are scoped, costed and presented in accordance with the DTP Project Management Framework.
• Stakeholder Management – The incumbent has identified and effectively engaged with all key stakeholders resulting in high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Project Readiness – Complex transport projects are delivery ready and documented using the Project Management Framework.
• Team Cohesion – The incumbent has worked efficiently and has provided constructive contribution as part of a successful design team.
• Technical Leadership - being a senior technical role, the incumbent has provided effective technical leadership to guide and support junior members of the team ensuring staff are engaged with high levels of cohesion and commitment and are delivering on the services required.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Key Selection Criteria –

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a senior professional for the role of Senior Scoping and Development Engineer to lead the scoping and development of the region’s most complex and strategic transport projects.

This role plays a critical part in translating long-term transport needs into clear, delivery-ready projects that meet departmental standards, manage risk effectively, and deliver defined community benefits. Working across government and engaging senior stakeholders, you will navigate complexity to develop sustainable, high-quality solutions.

Success in this role requires strong partnership and co-creation capabilities, with the ability to foster trust, facilitate collaboration, and align diverse viewpoints. You’ll demonstrate leadership in critical thinking and project delivery, balancing strategic priorities with stakeholder needs. A solid understanding of digital tools relevant to project development is expected, along with the ability to guide others in their use.

Customer focus is essential — you will tailor services to context, manage risk to delivery, and ensure meaningful outcomes.

If you’re a confident, forward-thinking leader passionate about shaping transport infrastructure that meets Victoria’s evolving needs, we invite you to apply.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate is outcomes-focused, designing work and delivery models that positively impact the community. They foster a collaborative culture, guiding teams to share knowledge and work across boundaries to achieve results. With strong adaptability, they respond swiftly to shifting priorities, adjusting systems and processes to maintain momentum and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Desirable

• Extensive civil design development and project management experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Business Licensing Authority

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 Sunday the 22nd of June 2024

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 Dechlan Birt - Manager Scoping and Development via Dechlan.Birt@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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