Title:  Road Development Officer

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.

About the group

Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.

Maintenance Operations delivers all road maintenance tasks on arterial roads within the state of Victoria. This includes routine maintenance, periodic maintenance and rehabilitation projects.

About the role

This is an Ongoing Full Time Position.

This role supports the development of periodic road maintenance and restoration works across metropolitan and regional Victoria, applying project management and engineering knowledge to ensure projects meet scope, quality, safety and environmental requirements. Working under supervision, the Road Development Officer prepares maintenance programs, engages stakeholders and contributes to safe, collaborative and high-quality project delivery.

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Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using sound judgement, deliver work to plan, and understand how their contribution fits within broader systems and processes. Success relies on strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication and a disciplined, resilient approach to meeting commitments and responding to challenges. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, shares information openly and supports others to achieve collective goals.

Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will be a practical, adaptable team player who is eager to learn, open to guidance and confident applying their technical knowledge in real-world environments. The team operates in a supportive and collaborative setting, so someone who communicates well, builds strong relationships and brings a positive, solutions-focused mindset will thrive in this role.

Position accountabilities

• This role supports the development of road maintenance and restoration works by applying sound judgement, technical knowledge and relevant policies to meet scope, quality, safety and environmental requirements. Under supervision, it involves preparing maintenance programs, contributing to project proposals and engaging with key internal and external stakeholders. The position also promotes safe, inclusive and flexible team operations while assisting with additional duties as required.
• Under supervision, exercise professional judgement to develop periodic road maintenance and restoration works to achieve project scope, quality, time, safety and environmental requirements in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits.
• Under supervision, develop and submit pavement resurfacing, pavement rehabilitation and pavement marking programs.
• Seek advice and apply knowledge on pre-construction and delivery of road maintenance programs and assist with the preparation of high-quality project proposals in accordance with corporate guidelines.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory

• A relevant tertiary degree in engineering, project management or significant and equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Some experience in developing road maintenance program / delivering road maintenance or similar infrastructure projects.

Culture Value

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.