Title:  Compliance Officer (Concession Deed)

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

About the Role

The Compliance Officer - Concession Deed will identify issues of non-compliance with the VicRoads Concession Deed. This role will support the delivery of trusted risk-based compliance and assurance strategies. This position will assess and provide advice and reporting to senior leadership.  

Position Accountabilities

• Exercise professional independent judgement during compliance activities to identify issues of non- compliance with the VicRoads Concession Deed and the ability to prepare supporting detailed reports
• Skilfully lead or significantly contribute to the development and implementation of risk-based compliance programs
• Schedule and delivered comprehensive programs of compliance activities in accordance with defined audit methodologies and guidelines
• Confidently assess and presented advice to senior leaders regarding technical matters affecting compliance demonstrating a strong awareness of legislation, regulations and other relevant policy or guidelines
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external service providers including the ability to communicate compliance data at relevant forums
• Be proactive and possess the motivation to positively contribute to a high performing team and positive culture of achievement
• Respond to issues within specified timelines in accordance with DTP's policies and procedures, escalating where necessary.

Position Description, please click here Compliance Officer Concession Deed

Key Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and standards relevant to compliance with the VicRoads Concession Deed, ensuring obligations are met with accuracy and sound judgement. You will bring highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to identify emerging issues and trends, assess risk, and provide clear, practical recommendations that deliver effective outcomes.

You will apply proven experience in compliance practices through the development and implementation of compliance frameworks, analytical tools and supporting management systems. The role requires the ability to coordinate planning, scheduling and self-management across multiple programs, balancing competing priorities while consistently delivering agreed outcomes within tight timeframes.

Strong written communication skills are essential, with experience preparing high-quality, evidence-based reports using contemporary reporting tools for senior leadership audiences.

A proactive, engaged and motivated approach to achieving business objectives is critical—energy, accountability and follow-through will be essential to do well in this role.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and experience relevant to the requirements role

Other Information

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to undertake significant travel in metro, regional and interstate locations

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, 26 Jan 2026.

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 Franca Chick - Manager Assurance and Compliance - Concession Deed, at franca.chick@roads.vic.gov.au Important Information:

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