Title: Senior Scoping and Development Engineer
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to 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
The role sits within a team of other senior and junior engineers who manage the design phase of transport projects across the Loddon Mallee Hume region. The Senior Scoping and Development Engineer role focuses on developing larger scale projects, whilst mentoring and guiding junior engineers through their smaller scale projects. The development of these large scale transport projects requires the role to undertake scoping activities, use CAD to develop civil designs, procure external civil designs, prepare internal governance documents, engage with stakeholders, obtain project permits and work with delivery teams on cost estimation to ensure projects are “delivery ready”.
Key Selection Criteria
You are someone :
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who builds strong partnerships, fosters co-creation, and facilitates discussions to reach shared decisions and outcomes.
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who applies critical thinking to develop sustainable solutions, considering broader government and organisational contexts.
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who leads project delivery, engages senior stakeholders, manages risks, and balances the needs of clients, teams, and the organisation.
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who understands customer needs, tailors services accordingly, and manages risks to ensure effective service delivery.
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who focuses on outcomes, monitors the impact of work on the community, and supports delivery models that create positive results.
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who promotes collaboration, encourages knowledge sharing, and identifies opportunities to work with other teams to achieve outcomes.
To access the Position Description, please click here
Qualifications and experience
The role requires a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, extensive experience in civil design and project management, the ability to travel within the Loddon Mallee Hume regions, and a valid driver’s license. Professional Engineering Registration in Civil Engineering is desirable.
Cultural Values
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
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.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25th March 2025.
If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Dechlan Birt, Manager Scoping and Development at dechlan.birt@transport.vic.gov.au.
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