Title:  Director, Land and Property

About Us

We create 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

This is five years fixed term position.

Reporting to the Head, Land Services Victoria, and based at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, the Director, Land and Property leads the delivery of specialist land acquisition, property management and government land transaction services that support transport infrastructure delivery and broader Victorian Government priorities. As a member of the Land Services Victoria leadership team, the role leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for compulsory acquisition, land utilisation, government land sales and property advisory services.

The role works collaboratively across the Department, transport agencies and Victorian Government departments to provide high-quality land and property services that support infrastructure investment, efficient asset management and government objectives, providing authoritative advice on land acquisition, land management and property matters while ensuring effective service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

What we’re looking for

You’re someone who:

• Exemplifies behaviours that engage, motivate and inspire employees, managing complex issues effectively and promoting a positive organisational culture.
• Contributes to positioning the public sector to respond to future challenges and opportunities in land and property service delivery.
• Collaborates across organisational boundaries, developing capability and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Drives organisational performance, continuous improvement and service excellence to achieve better outcomes for Victorians.
• Leverages technical expertise and understanding of transport and land administration systems to deliver practical and effective outcomes.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, planning, law, engineering, surveying, business, public policy or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading land, property, infrastructure, planning or related professional service delivery functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of key policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing land acquisition, compensation and government land transactions.
• Proven record of leading high-performing teams within large, complex organisations, including delivery of complex programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Political acumen and understanding of Victorian Government decision-making processes.
• A current driver’s licence, and the ability to travel and stay overnight across metropolitan and regional Victoria as required.

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 Sunday, 27th September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Noel Taylor, at noel.taylor@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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