Title: Director, Building Policy and Intergovernmental
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
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
Housing, Building and Land Delivery drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system
About this position
The Director, Building Policy and Intergovernmental provides strategic leadership to advance the Government’s building and plumbing policy agenda. The role leads complex legislative and regulatory reform, oversees priority policy initiatives, and represents the Department in key intergovernmental forums.
Partnering closely with senior executives, the Director delivers authoritative advice on complex and emerging issues, drives whole-of-government priorities, and fosters strong partnerships across government, industry and the community. This role also leads high-performing teams and ensures effective governance, planning and resource management to achieve lasting outcomes for Victorians.
Position Outcomes
- Provide leadership, coordination and advice in the delivery of intergovernmental services, representing the Department externally and contributing to high-level working groups and national forums.
- Lead the development and delivery of complex legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives related to the building and plumbing industries, ensuring alignment with government priorities.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning and the delivery of departmental priorities, including contributions to the annual State Budget process.
- Provide high-quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice on emerging and complex issues, while building strong partnerships across government, industry and the community.
- Effectively lead high-performing teams and organisational reform initiatives, champion an inclusive culture, and ensure strong governance, resource management and workforce planning.
To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here
Qualifications and role specific requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience with a proven record of success working in a large complex organisation, alongside demonstrated contemporary leadership experience with a proven record of effectively engaging senior level stakeholders and leading complex projects.
- An understanding of program and project management tools and a demonstrated ability to apply these in a pragmatic and fit for purpose way.
- Extensive knowledge of the building and plumbing system in Victoria (desirable).
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.
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.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.
If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 01 March 2026.
For Further information about the role, Please contact Megan Peacock, Executive Director Building Policy and Reform at megan.peacock@transport.vic.gov.au
Important Information:
If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email. We're here to support you.
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
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
Housing, Building and Land Delivery drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system
About this position
The Director, Building Policy and Intergovernmental provides strategic leadership to advance the Government’s building and plumbing policy agenda. The role leads complex legislative and regulatory reform, oversees priority policy initiatives, and represents the Department in key intergovernmental forums.
Partnering closely with senior executives, the Director delivers authoritative advice on complex and emerging issues, drives whole-of-government priorities, and fosters strong partnerships across government, industry and the community. This role also leads high-performing teams and ensures effective governance, planning and resource management to achieve lasting outcomes for Victorians.
Position Outcomes
- Provide leadership, coordination and advice in the delivery of intergovernmental services, representing the Department externally and contributing to high-level working groups and national forums.
- Lead the development and delivery of complex legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives related to the building and plumbing industries, ensuring alignment with government priorities.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning and the delivery of departmental priorities, including contributions to the annual State Budget process.
- Provide high-quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice on emerging and complex issues, while building strong partnerships across government, industry and the community.
- Effectively lead high-performing teams and organisational reform initiatives, champion an inclusive culture, and ensure strong governance, resource management and workforce planning.
To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here
For Further information about the role, Please contact Megan Peacock, Executive Director Building Policy and Reform at megan.peacock@transport.vic.gov.au
Qualifications and role specific requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience with a proven record of success working in a large complex organisation, alongside demonstrated contemporary leadership experience with a proven record of effectively engaging senior level stakeholders and leading complex projects.
- An understanding of program and project management tools and a demonstrated ability to apply these in a pragmatic and fit for purpose way.
- Extensive knowledge of the building and plumbing system in Victoria (desirable).
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.
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.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.
If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 01 March 2026.
Important Information:
If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email. We're here to support you.
