Title:  Manager - Road Engineering Standards

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.   

About the role 

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30th of June 2027.

Job Location: 525 Collins Street, Melbourne

The Manager, Road Engineering Standards leads the development, delivery and ongoing maintenance of road engineering standards for the Department of Transport and Planning. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering Standards, the role oversees standards management processes, systems, tools, training and repositories to ensure standards are current, consistent and effectively implemented across the organisation.

The role leads a team of technical specialists to review and improve road standards, deliver agreed work programs and support collaboration across engineering, project and asset management teams. It also contributes to building organisational capability through training and accessible resources, while providing strong people leadership and fostering a safe, inclusive and high-performing team environment.

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Thinks strategically and solves complex problems by working across teams, government and senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Leads the successful delivery of programs and projects by establishing clear governance, managing risks and driving results.
• Builds strong relationships and collaboration across teams and stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and facilitating innovative solutions.
• Develops and empowers high-performing teams through effective leadership, capability building, coaching and creating opportunities for growth.
• Applies expert standards management and engineering knowledge to ensure quality, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.

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Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated industry experience in systems engineering, technical requirements management, risk management or other associated technical practice (desirable).
• Experience with National Standards bodies such as Austroads or similar (desirable).
• Experience in writing and delivering documents such as standards (desirable).
• Experience in applying management plans and/or governance for technical activities (desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

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.  

How to apply 

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday,15th of July 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Steven Owen - Senior Manager, Engineering Standards via steven.owen@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees 

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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