Title:  Senior Project Officer Resilience and Development

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 is a Group within the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

Network Operations is a Division within Transport Services Group and is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Victoria’s Transport Network. The division continuously strives for better transport outcomes for all Victorians, every day.

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 back fill position with an end date of 22/06/2026*

DTP is a control and support agency for a number of different types of emergencies including public transport, roads and maritime emergencies. This role supports the Manager Emergency Management Development, working across the transport sector to enhance its resilience, capability and capacity to respond to and learn from emergency events. 

This role is pivotal in the coordination of the Resilience Improvement Cycle (RIC) (Part 7A, Emergency Management Act 2013), and works across department portfolio areas to identify, monitor and develop programs to enhance the sector’s ability to respond to major emergencies, including:

–      DTP’s Lessons Management program

–         DTP’s exercising program, including assisting the Department’s regions in the coordination, development,  project management and delivery of their annual exercise program.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

–       Coordinate the implementation of EM Development programs which identifies and implements a suite of flexible and adaptable activities across the sector to enhance EM capability, resilience and drive continuous improvement including Part 7A, lessons management and after-action reviews. 

–       Influence and oversight the Transport sector to ensure the relevant Minister’s obligations under Part 7A of the Emergency Management Act 2013 and systems to record, brief and report on compliance of the Resilience Improvement Cycle are met.

–       Support the coordination and implementation of the Exercising and Lesson Management  Frameworks to continue the enhancement of the Department’s and operators’ emergency management approach, capability and capacity.

–       Collaborate closely with and support the regions, portfolio areas and operators to develop integrated and improved emergency management capability and capacity, through the development, implementation and evaluation of exercises, lessons identified and other initiatives.

–       Influence and manage strong relationships and trust through establishing open communication and mechanisms for providing constructive feedback and providing strategic advice, support and coaching to internal and transport sector stakeholders on emergency management including the Sector Resilience Network.

–       Support team members and contribute to the broader outcomes of the Resilience and Emergency Coordination branch. 

–       Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations. 

–       In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will actively contribute to the development and improvement of emergency management strategies, represent the agency in sector-wide discussions, and effectively navigate complex governance environments. They will excel in stakeholder engagement by identifying shared priorities, understanding organizational dynamics, and building strong, outcome-focused partnerships. Additionally, they will deliver projects efficiently, solve problems using critical thinking within the broader business context, and foster collaboration through co-creation and trust-building practices.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will be a collaborative leader who fosters a culture of teamwork, actively breaks down barriers to information sharing, and seeks cross-team opportunities to enhance outcomes. They will also be purpose-driven, aligning team efforts with the broader strategic goals and clearly connecting daily work to its impact on the community.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

–       Demonstrated experience in planning, directing and evaluating single and multi-agency exercises in accordance with the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Handbook and in accordance with relevant standards (including ISO 31000).

–       Demonstrated experience in the design and development of high-quality materials to support organisational initiatives, including the preparation of evaluation reports.

Desirable

–       Nationally recognised units of competence relating to design, management and evaluation of emergency management exercises highly desirable.

–       Emergency Management qualifications.

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 Sunday, 8th 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 further information about the role please contact Sharon DeLany – Manager EM Development via Sharon.delany@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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