Title:  Road Delivery Officer

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.

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

Barwon South West Grampians is a Division within Transport Services, and is responsible for the statewide portfolio of road maintenance, delivered by the team in Maintenance Operations.

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 Road Delivery Officer is to support the team in the delivery of road maintenance (routine, resurface and rehab) work packages, including the assessment of pavement and drainage conditions, and assist with the preparation of high quality project approvals in accordance with corporate guidelines under broad supervision.  This role will support the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract (VRMC) across the state.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Perform duties under broad supervision.
• Exercise independent judgement in work scheduling to achieve desired outcomes
• Exercise professional judgement in the application of policies and procedures
• Use negotiation and Influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes
• Co-ordinate projects within defined scope
• Prepare reports and briefs on issues for consideration by key stakeholders

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders to share and gather project information, while contributing to a team culture of innovation and continuous improvement. They will use professional judgment to assess pavement performance, manage pre-construction and construction phases of road maintenance, and apply quality management principles. Additionally, they will play an active role in developing technical documents that drive business improvements and support informed decision-making by stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related discipline

Desirable

•  Experience with asset management or maintenance field

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.

How to Apply

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday 29th April 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 Jeremy Goh – Manager Pavements via Jeremy.goh@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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