Title:  Lead Structural Drafter

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.

Assets and Engineering Division (A&E) enables a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence.  A&E influence each stage of the Victorian transport asset lifecycle to realise a reliable transport network for our communities, through policy, planning, investment and technical standards.

Our work optimises the value and sustainability of allocated resources (capital and operating) across the Victorian transport portfolio and its asset base

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

Reporting to the Team Leader - Structural Design, the Lead Structural Drafter sits within the Assets and Engineering division and is responsible for leading the structural and geotechnical drafting function, providing drafting and expert advice, and leading the drafting team.

The role is responsible for working with the Team Leader - Structural Design in leading the technical capability development and uplift of the drafting team within the Design Services branch, and will involve technical training and capability development, and technical oversight of less experienced staff

The Lead Structural Drafter is responsible for leading a team who will deliver the concept design and detailed design drafting of structures and geotechnical works including undertaking geometry verification, as required, and providing advice on constructability.

The Lead Structural Drafter will be responsible for providing expert advice in the field of structural drafting and associated construction.  They will be responsible for knowledge sharing, and capability building of staff within the structural drafting team.  They will proactively contribute to the development and refinement of standard documentation and practices relating to the drafting of bridges and other road related structures, and geotechnical drafting requirements.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Structural Drafting Delivery - The Lead Structural Drafter ensures that high quality drafting of concept and detailed designs are delivered, and supports the Team Leader - Structural Design to deliver within timeframes and on budget.  The Lead Structural Drafter is responsible for ensuring the independent verification of internal detailed structural drafting is undertaken.
• Drafting Capability Development - The Lead Structural Drafter develops technical guidance and/or training to uplift the technical capability and provides leadership and guidance to others resulting in enhanced technical capability in relation to structural and geotechnical drafting.
• Active Contributor - The Lead Structural Drafter actively and effectively contributes to the development of drafting standards and CADD software as required.
• Trusted Advisor - The Lead Structural Drafter has expertise in structural and geotechnical drafting and stakeholders’ trust and respect the advice and recommendations provided by the incumbent.
• Stakeholder Management - Effective relationships have been developed and maintained with customers and across DTP and stakeholder issues are well understood.
• Effective People Leadership - The Lead Structural Drafter provides effective technical leadership, supporting their manager in driving team initiatives and priorities and supports their team by developing technical capability across the team. They help foster a culture where staff are engaged with high levels of cohesion and commitment and deliver on the services required.  They promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is looking for an accomplished professional skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and delivering successful projects through effective governance and risk management. The role requires strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to develop team capability while fostering a culture of learning and empowerment. With a commitment to outcomes thinking and creating a positive community impact, you will drive success through innovative solutions and teamwork

Technical Capabilities

• Structural Drafting (Accomplished) – Advanced practitioners lead drafting projects, integrating innovative drafting techniques and contributing to process improvements within the department.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering drafting and relevant experience in structural design and technology.

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 11:59 pm on Thursday 19th of 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 David Kimpton, Team Leader – Structural Design via

(03) 8391 7135 or david.kimpton@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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