Title:  Precincts Transport 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.  
Housing, Building and Land Delivery drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system.

About the role
This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 30 June 2026. 

The Precinct Transport Advisor plays an important role in shaping the future transport system for precincts and activity centres in Victoria.  The Advisor will both support the broader Precinct Transport Advice team and independently work closely with key stakeholders across DTP’s transport and planning functions to ensure the transport system supports capacity for homes and jobs in key areas of State interest through the provision of robust and integrated transport planning advice.

Key Selection Criteria
Success in this role relies on working purposefully and collaboratively within a team to align efforts with broader organisational goals and community impact. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, future-focused thinking, and the ability to connect day-to-day tasks with strategic objectives. They bring a systems-aware approach and foundational knowledge of transport planning and its role in precincts and placemaking, contributing to the delivery of movement and place outcomes through thoughtful analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

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Position accountabilities
The role involves leading multi-disciplinary project teams and using strong negotiation, persuasion, and motivational skills to effectively manage both staff and stakeholders. It requires the ability to analyse complex technical data, and prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and correspondence that address issues with program or organisation-wide impact.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in transport planning in areas of growth or substantial land use change.
• A tertiary degree relevant to transport planning.

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
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 5th August 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 Jon Liston, Manager Precinct Transport Advice, at jon.liston@transport.vic.gov.au

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