Title:  Executive Director, Program and Integration

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

The Housing, Building and Land Delivery group in the Department of Transport and Planning drives balanced urban growth by delivering:

·         well-planned and supportively zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas

·         a pipeline of government-owned land for development

·         an improved building system with quality design for public places and buildings.

About the Role 

This is a five year fixed term SES 2 role

The Executive Director, Program and Integration, plays a pivotal leadership role in aligning spatial planning programs with government priorities and driving the integration of land use and infrastructure across Victoria. This includes both transport and broader infrastructure such as utilities, community services, and public open space. The role ensures that all initiatives within the Housing, Building and Land Delivery Group are strategically aligned with the Department’s planning and delivery functions, ensuring consistent and high-quality outcomes across metropolitan and regional areas.

Central to this position is the coordination of cross-government collaboration and the development of key strategic tools such as infrastructure plans. The Executive Director works closely with senior leaders, councils, government agencies, and industry partners to champion integrated, evidence-based planning. This work is critical to supporting Victoria’s long-term growth by promoting well-serviced and resilient communities, underpinned by robust planning frameworks and infrastructure delivery.

As a core part of the Department’s spatial planning “centre of excellence,” the role focuses on unlocking development capacity across designated growth areas. It leads strategic initiatives that integrate transport and land use, coordinate rezoning efforts, and guide infrastructure planning and delivery. With a strong focus on strategic outcomes, collaboration, and reform, the Executive Director ensures that Victoria’s planning system is fit for purpose and positioned to meet the evolving needs of the State.

To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here.   

Qualifications and role specific requirements 

·         A relevant tertiary degree or equivalent experience in areas such as planning, public policy or transport engineering would be well regarded. 

How to Apply 
 
Non-department employees (including wider VPS) will need to create an account (not your JSE account). Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.  Applications close 11.59pm on 9 June 2025. For further information about the role please contact Adam Stevenson, Senior Talent Lead via adam.stevenson@transport.vic.gov.au