Title:  Program Director, C-ITS Harmonisation

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning seeks to create thriving places and connected communities by ensuring Victoria’s transport and land use is safe, sustainable and integrated. Our job is to further integrate the transport network, and land uses to improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Investment and Technology is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for providing investment strategy and delivering commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

The Data and Digital (D&D) division sits within Investment and Technology. Data & Digital provides the department with operational excellence for data & digital enabled services and project execution for large scale design and uplift initiative

About the role

This is a Fixed term role until 31st Decemeber 2025

The Program Director, National C-ITS Harmonisation leads Victoria’s contribution to Australia’s national harmonisation of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS), representing the department across national, state, and industry platforms. The role is responsible for managing the technical, stakeholder, and strategic components of the project, providing national thought leadership, ensuring technical integrity and compatibility, and driving alignment with road safety and mobility outcomes. The Program Director operates in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment and is a key contributor to government policy and investment decisions regarding C-ITS.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

Lead the design, coordination, and implementation of Victoria’s national C-ITS harmonisation program, ensuring alignment with departmental strategic objectives and emerging national frameworks. The role requires delivery of complex technical and policy documentation, overseeing deployments, managing senior stakeholders across jurisdictions, and ensuring a high standard of reporting and governance.

The role also leads delivery of other key ITS projects, including using video analytics to dynamically manage traffic signals based on real-time cyclist detection. This project involves deploying cameras at signalised intersections to identify cyclists and actuate priority phases on local controllers, improving cyclist throughput and safety.

You will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties:

· Lead and manage the development and delivery of the C-ITS harmonisation program in Victoria, ensuring integration with national efforts and alignment with the Department’s digital and safety priorities.

· Oversee the deployment and operation of the vulnerable road users at intersections project, including technical commissioning of video analytics systems, integration with traffic signal controllers, and evaluation of modal benefits.

· Represent Victoria and provide national leadership in working groups, conferences, and partnerships related to intelligent transport systems.

· Oversee technical work including design, integration, system commissioning, and validation of C-ITS components such as MAPEM/SPATEM, OBUs, RSUs, and security infrastructure.

· Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on program direction, standards, technical implementation, and interoperability.

· Build and manage productive relationships across government (including Austroads and federal departments), academia, and industry to ensure stakeholder buy-in and coordinated implementation.

· Develop funding justifications, reporting frameworks, and contract variations to support project delivery and continuity.

· Lead professional development within the field, mentoring staff and contributing to a broader capability uplift in intelligent transport.

· In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities

Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery at an accomplished level. You will coach others and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and translate strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Your ability to build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships by understanding stakeholder needs and organisational context will be key to success. You will lead the delivery of programs and projects with clearly defined governance structures to manage risks and drive outcomes. As a thought leader in systems thinking, you will apply a holistic understanding of the broader business environment to identify high-impact intervention points. Your strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills will enable you to address complex challenges, integrate solutions into processes, and achieve measurable outcomes. Additionally, you will communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact—engaging diverse audiences effectively and navigating sensitive issues with professionalism.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong resilience, remaining calm and decisive under pressure while guiding teams through challenging situations with confidence. As a leader in outcomes thinking, you will stay attuned to the evolving needs of the community and design strategies that align with these priorities. You will actively identify and remove barriers to ensure outcomes are effectively achieved, driving meaningful impact for the community.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

· Tertiary qualifications in engineering, transport planning, public policy, or a closely related field.

· Extensive experience leading large-scale transport technology programs, including stakeholder engagement, technical integration, and strategic planning.

· Due to mature stage of project must have experience in implementation complex Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) environments.

Desirable

· Experience working across state and federal government or in multi-jurisdictional harmonisation initiatives.

Role Specific Requirements

· A current driver’s license.

· Willingness to travel interstate and occasionally internationally to represent Victoria in forums and workshops.

· Previous relationship established with Kapsch, Digi and Yunex highly regarded.

What we offer

· Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.

· Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services

· A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.

· Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.

· Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.

· We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on 27th June 2025. For further information about the role please contact Anna Hardie Data and Digital Engagement and Assurance at annie.hardie@transport.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a Police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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