Title:  Engagement and Planning Lead

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management 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.

Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

The Data and Digital division, part of Investment and Technology, is driving transformation across Transport and Planning by delivering digitally enabled services, operational excellence, and large-scale initiatives. We are seeking an energetic and motivated Engagement and Planning Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering effective communication and engagement strategies. In this role, you will work closely with senior management and stakeholders to provide authoritative advice, craft concise briefs, and support the development of the engagement roadmap. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will bridge leadership and the wider workforce, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose across the newly established Data & Digital division.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Stakeholder relations- Proactively foster key strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure all outputs meet the Department’s client quality and delivery expectations. Work flexibly and collaboratively across the business to deliver on team, branch, group and DTP priorities and initiatives as required.
• Internal Communication Channels - Implement, enhance, and maintain robust internal communication channels within the Data & Delivery division, ensuring timely and transparent information flow among the leadership team through innovative communication tools and methods.
• Strategic advice to Data & Digital leadership- Provide high-quality, evidence-based strategic advice to the divisional leadership team to inform decision making and supports the delivery of the department’s objectives.
• Strategic Planning - Contribute to the development and refinement of strategic plans for Data & Digital Division, while providing insights and recommendations to optimise the use of data and digital technologies in achieving departmental objectives.
• Business improvements & culture - Collaborate as part of the Data & Digital Engagement and Planning team to drive business improvement and a positive workplace culture.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a dynamic leader with proven experience in stakeholder management, workforce planning, and building strong partnerships to drive innovative and collaborative outcomes. The role requires accomplished skills in team management, influence and persuasion, and knowledge management, ensuring business continuity and effective integration of risk management and learning opportunities. With a future-focused mindset, you will align team objectives with organisational goals, embrace new technologies, and foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field and extensive relevant experience and/or proven record of success, leadership and administration in a change management environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management frameworks (Kotter, Bridge, Prosci’s ADKAR, and Roger’s Kubler-Ross).

Culture Value 

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals. 

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

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

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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 08 September 2025. 

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 Amy Pemberton, Deputy Director Data & Digital Engagement and Planning via amy.pemberton@transport.vic.gov.au

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