Title:  Organisational Design Lead

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
The Organisational Design Lead supports the development of future operating models, organisational structures and workforce strategies aligned with DTP’s strategic priorities. Working with business leaders, change teams and People & Culture, the role designs practical solutions to improve organisational effectiveness and support successful change implementation.

The role leads organisational design and transformation initiatives, including capability uplift, role design, process improvement and change adoption. It provides expert advice, facilitates collaboration, manages project delivery and builds capability across the organisation to ensure changes are effectively embedded and deliver lasting outcomes.

What we’re looking for 
You’re someone who: 

• Applies critical thinking to assess complex issues, identify solutions and deliver practical outcomes that support business priorities.
• Builds strong partnerships by collaborating with others, encouraging co-design and creating shared ownership of outcomes.
• Effectively manages stakeholder relationships by understanding needs, navigating challenges and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems and service delivery.
• Takes a future-focused approach by embracing change, using insights and technology to support long-term organisational success.
  
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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring: 

• Relevant qualifications or experience in a related discipline, with strong experience in organisation design, operating model development and organisational change (mandatory).
• Ability to analyse data, solve problems, develop recommendations, drive consistency across teams and deliver effective workforce transformation outcomes (mandatory).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and stakeholders. Experience in public sector environments, job architecture, functional accountabilities and role design is 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 

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

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1 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 Mike Townsend, Manager Wellbeing and Health Resilience at mike.townsend@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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