Title:  Road Safety Program Manager

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Network Design and Integration works to deliver transport priorities through the development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program, plan Victoria’s rail network, supports Road Safety for Victoria and Freight for Victoria.

Road Safety Victoria is a Division within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for leading the Victorian Government to achieve Zero road fatalities by 2050 .

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026

The Road Safety Program Manager (Heavy Vehicle Licensing Reform) is a key program leadership position, driving transformative change to advance road safety outcomes. This role combines high-level strategic oversight with hands-on program management to deliver the Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Reform (HVDSR) program. The focus is on reducing road fatalities and serious injuries by ensuring the seamless planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of key initiatives that uplift heavy vehicle driver safety and competence.

As a central leader in the HVDSR program, the Program Manager fosters collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups, provides strategic advice, and ensures alignment to achieve impactful and measurable results.

Operating within Road Safety Victoria, a division of the Department of Transport and Planning, the Program Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of Victoria’s Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Reform program. This critical program aims to enhance heavy vehicle driver skills and safety through the implementation of the revised National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework. The reforms are designed to ensure drivers possess the skills and behaviours necessary to navigate Victoria’s roads safely and responsibly.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Leadership and Project Governance: Demonstrated strategic program leadership and management, maintaining a granular focus over a suite of large, complex road safety projects. Coordinated comprehensive project planning, developed detailed documentation, and implemented creative solutions for risk and issue management.
• Planning, Scheduling and Progress Management: Developed and executed detailed plans and schedules for road safety projects, ensuring clarity of objectives, milestones, and timelines for efficient execution. Implemented robust systems for tracking project progress, providing regular, transparent, and accurate reports to stakeholders on key milestones and achievements.
• Budget and Resource Management: Effectively managed and controlled project budgets, allocated resources carefully, and maintained accurate and timely budget forecasts and expenditure reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Demonstrated the ability to successfully consult, liaise, and negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, building strong relationships in support of road safety goals.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking an exceptional leader to oversee project delivery, cultivate a high-performance organisational culture, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to achieve meaningful results. The successful candidate will exemplify ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial expertise, driving innovative solutions, proactive risk management, and readiness for the future.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex program/project management - preferably in the road safety, or public sector policy.

Desirable  

• A tertiary qualification in a related field, or strong experience in policy-related road safety fields
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to present complex information in a digestible form.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in driver licensing, regulatory reform, or heavy vehicle  sector.

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.

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Applications close 11:59 pm on Wednesday 30th of April 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Katriona Dall'Oste Director Road Safety Program Delivery via Katriona.Dall’Oste@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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