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, full time position until 30/01/2026.

The Road Safety Program Manager – Safer Vehicles plays a pivotal role in delivering high-impact initiatives that contribute to reducing serious injuries and fatalities on Victoria’s road network.

This role leads the delivery of two key projects:

• The evaluation of the Unsafe2Safe program, ensuring lessons are translated into future investment and policy decisions.
• A new, time-sensitive initiative aimed at increasing the uptake of safer vehicle technologies across Victorian government and corporate fleets.

Working closely with internal DTP teams, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, the role requires strong policy insight, program delivery expertise, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. This is not a vehicle engineering role—success relies on leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to public safety.

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Position Outcomes

The successful candidate will be a strategic and outcomes-focused leader with demonstrated experience delivering complex programs, preferably in a public sector, policy, or road safety context. They will bring:

• A strong track record in leading cross-functional project teams and managing time-sensitive initiatives
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, including experience working across government and industry
• Demonstrated expertise in policy development or program delivery, preferably within road safety, transport, or a related field
• The ability to think critically, manage risks, and respond effectively to emerging issues and opportunities
• A collaborative leadership style that fosters inclusive, high-performing, and values-driven teams

They will be motivated by public value and committed to delivering lasting road safety outcomes for all Victorians.

Key Selection Criteria –

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS –

• Project Leading (Leading) - Is regarded as a thought leader in project management; Considers historical, political and broader context to inform project direction and mitigate risk; Engage key stakeholders at senior levels; Balances the needs of clients, team, and the organisation.
• Managing People (Leading) - Role models ethical leadership through decision making and interactions with people; Creates an organisational culture that enables others to perform at their best and achieve outcomes the organisation; Champions people engagement as an organisational priority; Provides thought leadership on people management across the service.
• Stakeholder Management (Leading) - Identifies and manages a range of complex and often competing needs; Facilitates innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Accomplished) - Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work process. Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions.
• Future Focus (Accomplished) - Understands the broader context when reviewing an issue or problem and supports others to do so. Is future oriented in analysis, thought and action; Actively seeks out new technology to enhance team systems, processes, and service delivery. Undertakes planning to ensure the organisation is future ready through managing change.
• Business and Commercial Acumen (Accomplished) - Defines and maximises value add and/ or return of investment in business cases, contract terms, or service delivery agreements. Uses broad understanding of procurement and finance concepts to inform expenditure decisions and manage risks.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate is required to demonstrate strong leadership by adapting strategies to achieve optimal outcomes, fostering a culture of collaboration, and actively engaging internal and external stakeholders to drive shared success.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

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

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in a related field, or strong experience in policy related road safety fields
• Strong communications 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.

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 11.59pm on Monday, 19th of May 2025. 

All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. 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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