Title:  Principal Specialist

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. 

Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

About the role

Land Registry Services (LRS) delivers secure registration services for property, plan and water share transactions in line with relevant legislation, with services administered through Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV). The Principal Specialist provides strategic leadership and expert advice to support the transition to digitised and automated registry services, overseeing operational integration, change management, stakeholder engagement and audit functions to ensure compliance, service quality and continuous improvement in systems, processes and service delivery.

Key Selection Criteria

You are someone who :

• Drives innovation and continuous improvement by embedding quality practices into service and solution delivery, sharing expertise to support improvement, establishing metrics to measure effectiveness, and encouraging new approaches that exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Leads and manages difficult conversations by facilitating discussions on complex issues, navigating sensitive matters, and resolving conflicts in a timely and pragmatic way.
• Leads and navigates change by understanding the broader organisational context, being future-focused in decision making, adopting new technologies to enhance systems and services, and supporting teams through change to ensure the organisation remains future ready.
• Applies critical thinking and problem solving by considering the wider business context, identifying recurring issues, integrating sustainable solutions into processes, and delivering tangible business outcomes through effective decision making.
• Works collaboratively by fostering a culture of teamwork, breaking down barriers to information sharing, and identifying opportunities to partner with other teams to achieve shared outcomes.

To access the Position Description, please click here 

Qualifications and experience

Comprehensive knowledge of LRS legislation, policies, practices and the government reform agenda is desirable, with appointment as Assistant Registrar of Titles being mandatory.

Cultural Values

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday,  6th April 2025.

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

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 Fiona Nguyen, Senior Manager Registry Operations at Fiona.nguyen@transport.vic.gov.au

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