Title:  Surveillance Coordinator

About Us 
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions 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. 
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.

About the Group 

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 Surveillance Coordinator plays a critical leadership role within the Surveillance / Assurance team of Maintenance Operations. This position is responsible for overseeing a team of specialists in road maintenance, ensuring the effective inspection and assurance of contractor delivered maintenance services and works. All activities are conducted in alignment with the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract, as well as relevant legislation and standards. 

Operating in a dynamic and fast paced environment, the Surveillance Coordinator manages and supports a geographically dispersed team, providing direction and fostering operational excellence. The role requires the application of sound professional judgement and independent decision making to maintain compliance to Surveillance Coordinator robust assurance processes. These processes deliver accurate and timely data to inform the Department’s Commercial and Performance teams. 
Additionally, the Surveillance Coordinator contributes expertise across the organisation, supporting other business areas where road maintenance assurance and expertise is required. 

Position accountabilities

• Road Maintenance Expertise: Deep understanding of road maintenance practices, standards, and relevant legislation (e.g., Road management Act, AGTTM etc.).
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ability to implement and monitor assurance frameworks and systems to ensure contractor compliance.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficiency in interpreting inspection data that informs performance and commercial decisions. 
• Contract Management: Familiarity with contract terms, performance metrics, and service delivery expectations.

To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here.   

Qualifications and role specific requirements 

Desirable 

• A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.
• Experience in project and program delivery.

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 
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Applications close at 11.59pm on 7th November 2025

For further information about the role, please contact Dave Taurins – Manager Quality Assurance at dave.taurins@transport.vic.gov.au. 

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