Title:  Senior Road Safety Program Governance and Partnerships Officer

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.  

About the group
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 sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.
About the division
Road Safety Victoria (RSV) leads the efforts of all road safety partners to deliver a collective response across government, our industry partners, and the Victorian community to create a safe road environment that supports all road users regardless of mode to make safe choices aimed to reduced road trauma as we work towards the vision of zero deaths on Victorian roads by 2050.

About the role
This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 30/6/2026. 

The Senior Road Safety Program Governance and Partnerships Officer plays a critical role in the coordination and delivery of governance functions that underpin the success of the Road Safety Partnership and significant infrastructure programs.
Operating within a high-performing team, this role ensures the smooth operation of cross-agency governance forums and supports effective oversight of major road safety investments. The role contributes to strategic alignment across multiple delivery partners, ensures robust risk and reporting practices, and drives continuous improvement in governance maturity.
The successful candidate will work under broad direction to lead the end-to-end delivery of governance activities, engage with senior stakeholders across government and agencies, and contribute to decision-making that improves road safety outcomes for the Victorian community. The role requires strong political and organisational awareness, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and complex delivery environment.

Key Selection Criteria
Success in this role requires the ability to analyse complex issues, interpret guidelines, and apply sound judgment to resolve problems, even in ambiguous situations. You will communicate with credibility and impact, build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, and navigate organisational and political contexts to achieve shared outcomes. This involves influencing and partnering effectively, co-designing solutions that meet user needs, and ensuring decisions are informed, timely, and aligned with strategic priorities.

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Position accountabilities
This role is responsible for coordinating governance activities across major road safety programs, ensuring high-quality agendas, minutes, briefings, and action tracking for key partnership forums. It requires building strong relationships with agencies such as DTP, TAC, Victoria Police, and DJCS to support effective governance, provide timely strategic advice, and identify emerging risks. You will deliver accurate, insightful reporting to inform decision-making, while continuously improving governance frameworks, tools, and processes to enhance program outcomes and drive governance maturity.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in governance support or project delivery, or stakeholder coordination in a government or complex organisation (mandatory).
• Proficient with commonly used desktop, document management, business intelligence tools & systems (e.g. MS-Office, SharePoint).
• Experience in a Portfolio/Program Management Office (PMO) or large-scale governance environment.

Culture 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
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.
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 11.59pm on Monday, 11th  August 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 Katriona Dall'Oste - Director Road Safety Program Delivery, at Katriona.Dall'Oste@transport.vic.gov.au

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