Title:  Imagery Stream 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

*This is a Fixed Term Position until 17th July 2026 *

The Imagery Stream Lead, Data Acquisition and Contracts (Vicmap) plays a key leadership role within the Vicmap Spatial Services team in the Data and Digital Division. The position oversees the acquisition and management of imagery and 3D spatial data to support Victorian state and local government needs.

The role involves leading a small team, managing contracts, delivering service improvements, and coordinating project data across imagery and 3D programs. It contributes to the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of Vicmap’s imagery and 3D products, ensuring reliable, high-quality spatial data for public sector partners.

Additionally, the Imagery Stream Lead provides technical expertise, advice to stakeholders, and input into cost-recovered projects and the Geospatial and Data Analytics Panel, supporting efficient investment and use of spatial data across Victoria.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Coordinate and oversee contractors for imagery and 3D data acquisition projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and deliver clear project specifications to support procurement and maintain high supplier standards.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on the creation, use, and management of imagery and 3D products.
• Manage project finances, including reporting, invoicing, and expenditure tracking.
• Lead and collaborate with the team to achieve shared goals, fostering a cooperative and high-performing environment.

Key Selection Criteria 

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an experienced Imagery Stream Lead to oversee the acquisition and management of Victoria’s imagery and 3D spatial data within Vicmap. The role leads a small team, manages complex projects and contracts, and ensures high-quality geospatial services that meet public sector needs. Success requires strong leadership, project delivery, and contract management skills, along with strategic thinking, innovation, and a future-focused approach to improving Vicmap’s data services.

Personal Attributes 

On a personal level, the candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and driven by a commitment to excellence in service delivery and data quality. They will demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset, fostering trust and innovation within their team and among stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• A relevant tertiary and/or industry qualifications (e.g. geoinformatics, spatial sciences, information technology, computer science, engineering)
• Relevant experience in the acquisition and contract management of spatial data products in government.

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

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 24th of November 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact John White, Manager, Data Acquisition and Contracts (Vicmap) via John.White@transport.vic.gov.au .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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