Title:  Director, Road Design Services

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 a fixed term executive contract for up to five years.

Reporting to the Head of Assets & Engineering, and based in Melbourne CBD or Ringwood, the Director Road Design Services has ultimate authority and accountability for delivering capable and competent road engineering design services, including pavement, geotechnical, structural and civil road design.

The Road Design Services branch operates as a self-funded unit, relying on project income from Transport Services and other parties, including the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA). The role ensures design services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to a high standard of quality, oversees fee-for-service and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) to keep the branch sustainable, and collaborates with Assets & Engineering senior leadership to support strategic planning and departmental priorities.

What we’re looking for

You’re someone who:

• Exemplifies behaviours that engage, motivate and inspire employees, effectively managing difficult situations and maintaining a positive organisational culture.
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• Collaborates at all levels, fostering talent, building capability and championing diversity and equality.
• Drives organisational and system performance, delivering better outcomes for Victorians through continuous improvement.
• Leverages technical excellence, providing accurate and actionable information to stakeholders that considers the whole of road transport network.
• Willingly shares and supports their team as a result of their substantial experience in infrastructure engineering and design management

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline (mandatory).
• Appropriate industry experience in road engineering and design leadership (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification in engineering, business management, risk management or a related discipline (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 Sunday, 4th October 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 Alan Martin, at alan.martin@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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