About the role
This opportunity is Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

The CAD Lead provides leadership and specialist guidance on CAD standards, quality, and coordination across the Department of Transport and Planning and delivery partners. The role ensures consistent creation, management, and integration of design information to support project delivery and operational readiness. It develops and maintains CAD standards, templates, and procedures aligned with digital engineering and asset information requirements. Working closely with partners including VIDA and Rail Projects Victoria, the role supports compliant CAD outcomes, provides technical expertise, validates deliverables, contributes to procurement planning, and strengthens capability and consistency across projects and stakeholders.

What we are looking for (KSC)
Success in this role relies on the ability to:

• Considers issues beyond their immediate work area and works across government and with senior leaders to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions.
• Applies improved technology capabilities into service delivery and may lead as a solution architect or project manager, balancing technical and strategic outcomes.
• Identifies and maximises value and return on investment in business cases, contracts, and services, using strong procurement and financial knowledge to guide spending and manage risks.
• Remains calm under pressure, makes clear decisions, and guides teams through challenging situations.
• Builds a strong culture of collaboration, works with internal and external stakeholders, and removes communication barriers.

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Technical capabilities

• Information Management (IRMG) (Level 6)
• Leads and plans activities to communicate and implement information management strategies and policies.
• Develops organisational policies, standards and guidelines for information management.
• Ensures the information required to support the organisation is defined. Creates information management processes.
• Coordinates internal and externally sourced information resources to meet specific business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor (or higher) qualification in areas related to Engineering, Information Technology or Asset Management and/or equivalent relevant experience. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience working in an asset management role. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of asset management systems. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience or qualification in the application of ISO 55001 and/or ISO 19650 Standards and Procedures. (Desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions 

• • Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
  • 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.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25th February 2026.

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 Katie Kandelaars at katie.kandelaars@transport.vic.gov.au

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