Title:  Program Manager

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.

People, Legal and Governance provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

Job description:
Help people navigate change — and keep skills where they matter most.

The Program Manager leads discrete, priority people change and engagement programs, with an initial focus on Vibrant and Connected Workplaces – a program of work aimed at creating vibrant, connected DTP workplaces where people come together to inspire, innovate and belong, because at DTP, we know that being in the office energises and adds value to our work and wellbeing.

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What we're looking for (Selection Criteria)

You're someone who:

• Delivers complex projects, turning strategy into outcomes with strong governance and risk management.
• Builds trusted stakeholder partnerships, understanding priorities and organisational context to achieve results.
• Applies critical thinking to solve complex problems and embed sustainable solutions.
• Takes a future-focused approach, aligning work to organisational goals and best practice.
• Leads and navigates change, guiding teams through uncertainty with clarity and purpose.

Your experience

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in leading employee change and engagement activities in large, complex organisations (mandatory)

• Specific experience in managing workplace behavioural change, preferably in accommodation or similar contexts (mandatory) 

• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills (desirable)

• Understanding of Industrial Relations processes and the role of Workplace Relations teams (desirable)

• Knowledge of and ability to apply human-centred design principles to workplace change (desirable) 

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

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 20th February 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience against each of the key selection criteria. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, Bree Kuffer, Director, People, Change and Engagement at Bree.Kuffer@transport.vic.gov.au 

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The Program Manager leads discrete, priority people change and engagement programs, with an initial focus on Vibrant and Connected Workplaces – a program of work aimed at creating vibrant, connected DTP workplaces where people come together to inspire, innovate and belong, because at DTP, we know that being in the office energises and adds value to our work and wellbeing.