Title:  Senior Project Officer, Commercial Ports

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 is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for delivering transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of and integrated pipelines of projects and strategic initiatives. 

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

As the Senior Project Officer, Commercial Ports, you will contribute to the policy, planning and project delivery that supports the operation and long-term development of Victoria’s commercial ports. From reviewing port development plans, supporting legislation and policy development, to helping shape major projects you will play a pivotal role in improving freight efficiency, safety and sustainability.

You will work across government, engaging with Commonwealth and State departments, transport managers, industry, and local planning bodies. Your focus will be delivering sound advice, managing complex projects, and contributing to initiatives that align with the strategic direction of Victoria’s freight and port sectors.

Access the Position Description HERE to learn more about the role, responsibilities, and what we’re looking for.

What you’ll bring – and why you’ll want to be here

You are a strategic thinker who sees the big picture and understands the role ports play in Victoria’s economy. You bring strong experience in policy development, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement — with a talent for turning complexity into clear recommendations that influence decision-making at senior levels.

Whether reviewing technical planning documents, coordinating government submissions, or managing a study with multiple stakeholders, you approach your work with curiosity, clarity and a deep understanding of long-term transport needs. You write well, think even better, and balance the needs of government, industry and community with professionalism and calm.

This role gives you the platform to shape one of the most critical sectors in our transport system, with the support of an experienced team and a leadership group that values impact over noise.

Qualifications and Experience
Desirable 

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
• Experience working in or for government, including independent agencies.

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 9:00 pm on THURSDAY 5TH June 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 more information, contact Daniel Heley – Director Local and Commercial Ports at daniel.heley@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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