Title:  Scheme Manager (Dealers)

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.   

About the role 

This role leads the management and assurance of approved vehicle dealerships delivering vehicle registration and transfer services through digital channels, ensuring regulatory, financial and contractual requirements are met. It supports Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy by assuring the safety and compliance of vehicles on Victorian roads.

The role provides strategic leadership of vehicle safety, certification and registration schemes, manages and develops staff, resolves complex operational issues, and drives continuous improvement. It also provides specialist advice, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and uses negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills to achieve business outcomes and regulatory objectives.

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Leads and develops high-performing teams, effectively planning resources, building capability and maintaining performance through change and competing priorities.
• Thinks strategically and solves complex problems, considering broader business impacts and using specialist expertise to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrates ethical and values-based leadership, fostering an inclusive, positive culture where people are engaged, supported and empowered to achieve outcomes.
• Builds and manages strong stakeholder relationships, balancing diverse and competing needs to influence outcomes and establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Drives strategic delivery and continuous improvement, translating organisational priorities into effective programs, managing risks and maximising successful outcomes.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• List A current Victorian driver licence with no restrictions that would prevent you from performing the requirements of the role and cannot reasonably be accommodated by the Department (mandatory).
• Qualifications or demonstrated experience managing operational teams in a regulated environment (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

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.  

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 6th October 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Tim Mitchell, Director, Vehicle and Driver Safety Programs at tim.x.mitchell@transport.vic.gov.au.  

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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