Title:  Executive Director Road Maintenance Operations

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.

Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

About the Role 

This is a fixed term 5 year SES 2 contract

The Executive Director, Road Maintenance Operations is a senior leadership role within the Transport Services Division. Responsible for overseeing the state-wide delivery of road maintenance programs, including bridges and structures, representing an investment of nearly $1 billion. The role ensures that all programs are delivered to scope, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, in line with the Victorian Road Management Plan under the delegation of the Head, Transport for Victoria.

This role develops and implements organisation-wide strategies to drive delivery excellence across road maintenance operations, ensuring alignment with broader departmental priorities and performance expectations. The role provides strategic oversight of the road maintenance program’s development and implementation, ensuring delivery to scope, time and quality. It also supports the application of financial and commercial frameworks, monitors performance and compliance and informs high-level decisions relating to business cases, contracts and service delivery arrangements. The Executive Director also promotes and leads the delivery of large-scale, high-impact projects, strategically deploying resources, anticipating and mitigating risks, and ensuring value-driven outcomes. This role is responsible for representing the Department and communicating the road maintenance program through media interviews, public forums and stakeholder events as required. Success in the role depends on a strong focus on delivery excellence, combined with strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to build trusted relationships with local councils, industry partners, ministerial offices and community stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Degree qualification in relevent discipline, such as Project Management
• Experience in the delivery of infrastructure capital works

How to Apply 
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. 

Applications close 11.59pm on 29 June 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Tim Clare, Director Strategy Coordination via tim.clare@transport.vic.gov.au