Title:  Mobility Advisor

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. 

People, Legal and Governance provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

The position sits within the People & Culture branch. Its purpose is to enable a diverse, adaptable and connected workforce, empowered to deliver Thriving Places & Connected Communities.

About the Role

The Mobility Advisor supports the movement of employees across the Department to ensure priority work is delivered. The role contributes to the implementation and coordination of mobility programs, processes and systems, and assists in maintaining and improving these initiatives.

Position Accountabilities

• Champion the Department’s mobility programs as a way of building capability and encourage career development.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on mobility processes, policies and supporting systems.
• Coordinate multiple mobility processes, including gathering requirements, matching employees to opportunities, coordinating placements, and ensuring smooth transition within policy guidelines.
• Coordinate processes and services that support remobilising employees through changes processes and support case management activities for redeployees.

More information/accountabilities provided in the attached PD

Position Description, please click here: DTP Position Mobility Advisor

Key Selection Criteria

To succeed in this exciting role, you will be capable of driving innovation and continuous improvement by embedding quality into every service and solution. You will be able to share your expertise to help build capability, set meaningful metrics, and inspire new ways of working that exceed stakeholder expectations. It goes without saying your strong stakeholder management skills will add value, link teams and constructively resolve issues.

Your critical thinking skills allow you to analyse complex problems, draw on guidelines or create solutions, and make sound decisions. Your knowledge of digital tools and understanding of how technology’s impact on operations will allow you to guide others.

You show flexibility and adaptability, confidently implementing strategies and inspiring commitment to change and of course you enjoy collaboration and creating a cooperative environment that delivers strong outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

Proven, current and well demonstrated experience, performance and capability in a recruitment or talent mobility role in a complex organisational setting, preferably in a public sector environment.

Desirable 

Demonstrated sound experience in using the VPS (SAP) recruitment systems, a good understanding of processes would be an advantage

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

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.

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

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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; Anna Pastor, Manager Future Capability and Skills at anna.pastor@transport.vic.gov.au

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The Mobility Advisor supports the movement of employees across the Department to ensure priority work is delivered. The role contributes to the implementation and coordination of mobility programs, processes and systems, and assists in maintaining and improving these initiatives.

It also supports policies and activities that help develop the skills and capabilities the Department requires.