Title:  Transition Support Officer

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.   

About the role 

This is a Fixed Term Position Until 29 December 2028

The Transition Support Officer provides proactive administrative and coordination support to the Enterprise Transition Program, working across multiple teams and stakeholders. The role manages competing priorities and tight deadlines, requiring strong organisation, flexibility, critical thinking and communication skills.

Key responsibilities include coordinating meetings, documentation, registers, reports and correspondence; tracking actions, requests, risks and milestones; and supporting project governance and delivery. The role also builds strong stakeholder relationships, maintains accurate records and project information, and ensures activities align with relevant plans, policies, legislation and departmental requirements.

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Approaches problems thoughtfully, using policies and processes to find solutions and seeking guidance when needed.
• Understands different perspectives and stakeholder needs, adapting their approach and communication to suit the audience.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, presenting information in a logical, concise and accessible way.
• Builds positive stakeholder relationships, responds constructively to issues and connects people across teams to support outcomes.
• Is flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, works collaboratively across teams and applies sound project management principles to support delivery.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated coordination or administration experience relevant to commercial projects in a government or transport operations setting (mandatory)
• Advanced level understanding of relevant project administration/management software including MS Office and other applications utilised for financial and records management (mandatory)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

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.  

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 18 October 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Hayley Dance-Wilson, Contract Close out & Transition Change Lead, at Hayley.dance-wilson@transport.vic.gov.au.  

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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