Title:  Principal Strategy Advisor

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 Principal Strategy Advisor supports the Department’s long-term strategy work on high-priority issues across transport and planning. Working with senior leaders and teams across the Department, the role leads strategic workstreams by defining complex problems, facilitating workshops, analysing information and developing practical strategy outcomes.
The role identifies priority topics, conducts complex analysis and develops clear written strategy products. It builds strong stakeholder relationships, works through competing interests to find common ground, and manages projects from planning through to delivery. The role also supports a safe, inclusive and flexible team environment. 

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Thinks critically and strategically, using multiple perspectives to solve complex problems and deliver practical, lasting outcomes.
• Uses data effectively to identify insights, inform decisions and support evidence-based strategy and planning.
• Translates strategy into well-governed projects and programs, defining outcomes, responsibilities, measures and approaches to manage risk.
• Takes a future-focused approach, anticipating change, exploring new technologies and helping the organisation prepare for future needs.
• Communicates with impact and builds strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders, tailoring advice and messages to different audiences.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Tertiary qualification or extensive experience in an analytical or technical field (mandatory).
• Experience working with complex and diverse datasets to generate strategic insights (mandatory).
• Experience applying problem structuring and analytical approaches, with knowledge and experience in Transport and/or Planning 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 Thursday, 3 September 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 Hugh Batrouney - Director, Strategy, Integrated Strategy Division  at hugh.batrouney@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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