Title:  Lead Road Investment Planner

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 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.

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

The Lead Road Investment Planner position sits within the Road Investment Planning Team as part of the Strategic Asset Management (Roads) Branch that has custodianship of the Victorian arterial road network. This role is part of a team that is accountable for the development, upkeep and promotion of tactical and strategic road asset investment strategies, and works closely with the Strategic Asset Management Team to ensure that strategies and performance objectives are delivered. The incumbent provides strategic input to the development of road asset strategies. The role is responsible for leading the development of program funding submissions for investments in sustainment of the road network and leading the provision of asset management advice for maintenance and renewals programs developed by asset stewards.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Provide strategic asset management input to the development and upkeep of tactical and long-term strategic asset planning for the road network. Key road investment asset strategies for system, asset class and critical assets are in place.
• Provide strategic asset management input for the development of funding submissions for investments into road network sustainment. Funding submissions are clear, comprehensive and reflect strategic priorities as articulated in asset strategies and express the priorities of the network. The funding submissions have been prepared collaboratively with Transport Services and asset stewards on time and to the expected quality.
• Provide specialist advice to the prioritisation of investment in road maintenance and renewal programs. There is confidence that funds have been prioritised to the highest risk/impact areas.
• Establish and maintain key relationships and communication channels for tactical input into asset strategies. Road asset strategies are informed from inputs across the Department and are being managed as living artefacts.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a professional with strong skills in strategic planning, critical thinking, and project delivery to align team objectives with organisational goals and ensure successful outcomes. The role requires the ability to resolve complex issues, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and foster a clear sense of purpose within the team. You will also build effective stakeholder relationships and deliver results that create meaningful community impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary engineering or asset management qualifications (desirable)
• 7+ years of experience in asset management (desirable)
• Experience working in a cross-functional and geographically dispersed organisation (desirable)

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

• 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

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 11:59 pm on Thursday 14 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 David Jansen, Manager Road Investment Planning via 0437 061 656 or David.Jansen@transport.vic.gov.au

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