Title:  Executive Director, Safe Transport Victoria

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning creates thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 

About the Role

The Executive Director, Safe Transport Victoria leads Victoria’s transport safety regulator, responsible for overseeing safety and regulatory outcomes across the state’s bus, marine and commercial passenger vehicle sectors.

The Executive Director drives a modern, risk-based and intelligence-led regulatory approach that protects the safety of Victorians while supporting a rapidly evolving transport system. The role ensures the regulator operates with integrity, independence and transparency and maintains strong public confidence in Victoria’s transport safety framework.

Working closely with responsible Ministers and government, the Executive Director provides expert advice on transport safety risks, regulatory performance and emerging issues affecting community confidence in the transport system, including the safety and security of women and vulnerable passengers.

As the public face of the regulator, the Executive Director also represents the organisation with government, industry, the community and the media, particularly in relation to major safety issues, incidents and regulatory decisions.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You will bring:

• Extensive leadership experience at a senior executive level, preferable within a large government department or a complex public/private industry model
• Proven experience in delivering significant, far reaching transformational programs to ensure the successful implementation of the Government’s transport and planning agenda
• Experience fostering effective relationships with Ministers, within government and with senior industry leaders within both the public and private sectors
• Fostering positive and collaborative relationships across all stakeholders internal and external to the Department of Transport and Planning

To view a copy of the position description please click here

Qualifications and experience

You will bring:

• A proven background in regulatory leadership in a contemporary risk-based and intelligence-led regulator focused on improving safety outcomes for Victorians
• Clear strategic direction for the organisation, positioning the regulator to respond to future transport challenges and strengthening organisational capability to identify and manage system-wide safety risks
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Ministers and their offices through the provision of advice. Working closely with other government agencies to ensure alignment between regulatory oversight, policy and transport system outcomes
• Proven experience in representing the organisation through media engagement on all regulatory transport safety matters
• Leadership and proven ability to build trusted relationships across industry operators, unions, and community stakeholders
• Deep understanding of governance and integrity in all aspects of regulatory operations
• A relevant tertiary degree and post-graduate qualification in public administration, law, business economics, transport, public policy or a related field would be well regarded

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 

This role is being managed by an external agency. To apply please contact Kathryn Harper, Partner and Co-Head of Government, or Aliana Cordeiro-Braganza, Research Associate at Amrop Carmichael Fisher by email at melb@amropcarmichaelfisher.com or on their mobiles, Kathryn – 0413 735 442, or Aliana – 0408 111 884. Please do not submit an application via this website. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on 29 June 2026.