Title:  Senior Advisor, Network Change

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.

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

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

The Senior Advisor Network Change position sits within Network Change and is responsible for supporting the network change schedule, governance forums and providing comprehensive reporting. The role will provide advice to Network Change leadership and teams on risks, issues and constraints of the network change program of work. The role will be the single source of truth for the schedule of all network change activities.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Develop and maintains an accurate ‘single source of truth' schedule of network changes and dependent activities
• Exceptional governance support including high quality agendas, minutes and management of actions are provided
• Liaise with dependent workstreams, to understand resource and activity constraints and advise the NC leadership
• Provide expert informal and formal advice on risk, issues and constraints with respect to NC, which informs decision making
• Decision making is support by the development of/contribution to, ministerial briefs, presentations, reporting and other formal briefings

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a collaborative and innovative professional who partners with stakeholders to deliver timely and effective outcomes. The role requires strong systems, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to assess complex issues, drive continuous improvement and deliver tangible business results. You will translate strategy into well-governed programs and projects, managing risks and ensuring successful delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience within an environment with significant continuous change (desirable).

Cultural 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

• 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

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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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 15th of February 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Jimmy O’Connell, Executive Director Network Change via jimmy.o'connell@transport.vic.gov.au

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