Title:  Senior Advisor Road Safety Programs

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. 

Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and

maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 December 2026.

As Senior Advisor – Road Safety Programs, you’ll lead the design and planning of Victoria’s major safety infrastructure initiatives including the Safer Roads Program, Commonwealth Road Safety Program and the Federal Blackspot initiative. Working across internal teams, councils and external delivery partners, you’ll apply safe system thinking, program leadership and stakeholder coordination to deliver data-led investment planning and targeted improvements across the transport network.

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Position Outcomes

• Lead the development of integrated, evidence-based road safety programs.
• Coordinate portfolio-wide advice that informs transport investment decisions.
• Guide business case development for key road upgrades.
• Represent the department in collaborative planning with delivery partners.
• Provide strategic advice to ministers on program risks and impacts.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a skilled program or infrastructure advisor with experience working across government and industry to plan and deliver road safety or transport programs. Your background may include engineering, road safety policy, or infrastructure planning, and you’re known for turning strategy into actionable outcomes. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills and a deep sense of public purpose.

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in engineering or related road safety policy field
• Experience presenting complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to navigate cross-sector relationships and multi-agency projects

Why Join Us

• Make a lasting impact on road safety outcomes for Victorians
• Flexible work options with a hybrid model available
• Supportive, high-performance team culture
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
• Inclusion and safety embedded in everything we do

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 | vic.gov.au

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 11.59pm on Thursday 24 July 2025

Please include your CV and a short cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal.

For further information about the role, contact Sarah Morris – Manager Road Safety Program via Sarah.Morris@transport.vic.gov.au or 0459 857 497.

Applicants may be subject to police and qualification checks. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you need adjustments or accessible formats at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.