Title:  Senior Disruptions Planner (Roads)

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.

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

Network Change plays a key role in planning and coordinating works across Victoria’s road and transport networks, ensuring that projects and upgrades are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal impact to customers and communities.

About the role
This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2028.

The Senior Disruptions Planner (Roads) provides expert planning, coordination and analysis to manage the impact of planned disruptions across Victoria’s road network. Working collaboratively with transport partners, government agencies and internal stakeholders, this role ensures disruptions are well planned, clearly communicated, and delivered in line with DTP’s customer standards and network disruption frameworks.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating road closures, reviewing traffic management plans, facilitating stakeholder forums, and briefing senior leaders on disruption readiness. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how major projects and maintenance programs are delivered — keeping Victoria’s transport system running smoothly while minimising disruption for road users.

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Key selection criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in transport disruption planning, project coordination or road operations, with the ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple organisations. Success in this role relies on the ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

On a personal level, the successful applicant will be proactive, resilient and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering positive outcomes for Victorians. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Position accountabilities

• Coordinate and assess planned disruptions to ensure a customer-focused, balanced and safe delivery works
• Facilitate and chair disruption planning forums with key stakeholders across the transport sector.
• Provide expert advice, analysis and briefings to senior leadership and government representatives.
• Review and critically assess Traffic Impact Assessments and Management Plan to ensure alignment with DTP’s standards
• Support DTP’s leadership in delivering best practice disruption planning and coordination.

Qualifications and experience
A tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, transport planning or a related field is desirable. Extensive experience in the transport sector will be highly regarded, along with demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality briefings and presentations.

Culture and values
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community 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.

What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides 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.

How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 4Th November 2025

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 Amira Galli, Manager Planned Disruptions (Roads), at amira.galli@transport.vic.gov.au.

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