Title:  Project Manager

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 Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

About the role 

The fixed term role is until 30th June 2026

The Manager – R&L Projects plays a key role in coordination, tracking and reporting to enable the delivery of registration and licencing projects both within DTP and the VicRoads Joint Venture. This includes both individual projects and the project program as a whole.
This includes initiating engagement and communication with key stakeholders across the division, department, the VicRoads Joint Venture Operator and other agency partners. This position requires the coordination of the multiple registration and licencing tasks to successfully deliver projects.
The role also involves leading a small project team assisting with the delivery of R&L projects.

Key Selection Criteria 

The role requires effective team management by aligning work activities with operational plans, organisational values, and goals, while demonstrating strong people leadership. It involves translating strategies into programs or projects to achieve desired outcomes, proactively managing stakeholders to add value and connect across areas, and seeking opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. The position also includes establishing resource requirements, setting utilisation guidelines, and integrating resource optimisation practices into daily operations.

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Position accountabilities 

• Provide leadership to enable the successful delivery of registration and licencing related projects to agreed scope, time, quality and budget whilst ensuring project outcomes achieved align with the DTP Strategy.
• High quality project governance and operating in compliance with a whole of project life cycle process with appropriate stage gates and peer reviews that deliver the highest quality R&L projects.
• Management of a high performing project management team.
• Highly satisfied clients and stakeholders who trust the Manager – R&L Projects for accurate, high-quality advice relating to the project’s delivery and innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise.
• Effective collaboration management of multiple stakeholders, and stakeholder cooperation and involvement at senior level to ensure high quality project delivery.
• Successful representation of DTP and the Division in a range of internal and external forums.
• Provide timely advice to third party external works applications, ministerial enquiries and e-briefings.
• In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

Personal Attributes

On a personal front, The candidate demonstrates flexibility and resilience by adapting to changing priorities and guiding teams through challenges, while maintaining an outcomes-focused approach that connects team efforts to their impact on the community. 

Qualifications and experience 

• A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.
• Experience in project and program delivery.

Ordinary hours of work

Ordinary hours of work are Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

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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If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 30th September 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 Katreen Cook - Principal Product & Service - Driver Safety at Katreen.cook@roads.vic.gov.au