Title:  Manager Business Services

About us

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. 

The People, Legal and Governance (PLG) Group provides enabling legal, people and corporate functions across the Department, supporting high performance, timely legal services, and integrated operations.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 27 February 2026

As the Business Services Manager, you’ll support the Deputy Secretary of People, Legal and Governance by leading critical business functions including planning, budgeting, risk, procurement, business continuity, and corporate reporting. Acting as a key advisor and operator, you’ll manage projects and issues that are complex, sensitive and cross-divisional in nature. You’ll also provide strategic advice and act as a point of coordination for business service activities across the wider department.

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Position Outcomes

• Lead corporate functions across PLG including finance, records, reporting, procurement, and OHS compliance.
• Improve and manage business systems and procedures to deliver efficient, innovative outcomes.
• Ensure legislative and policy compliance while contributing to strategy and business planning.
• Provide high-quality briefs and support materials to executive stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across internal and external networks.

What You’ll Bring

You’re an accomplished business services professional with a strong background in corporate operations, ideally gained in government or similarly complex organisations. You thrive on improving systems, leading cross-functional projects, and building relationships with senior executives. You’ll bring strategic thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and a calm, adaptable mindset.

Mandatory:

• Proven experience in business or corporate services roles working with senior leadership
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration, finance or a related field.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference across Victoria
• Collaborative culture with flexibility at its core
• Access to career development and leadership programs
• A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and workplace safety
• Work from various hubs with hybrid working options

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning | vic.gov.au

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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Please include your CV and a short cover letter.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 July 2025

For further information about the role, please contact Nadia Leo – A/Principal Advisor, PLG via nadia.leo@transport.vic.gov.au or 0455 151 468.

All applications must be submitted online. Preferred candidates may undergo pre-employment checks including a National Police Check and Qualification Verification.

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