Senior Transport Planning Studies Lead

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 is a Fixed Term Position until 29 June 2029  

This role leads strategic planning work to investigate the future realignment of Melton Highway over Kororoit Creek and the extension of Aitken Boulevard through the Beveridge North-West PSP. The work will identify land requirements, support precinct planning and help deliver planning outcomes, including potential planning scheme amendments and land acquisition needs.

 The successful candidate will manage the study, including consultants, stakeholder engagement, program delivery and reporting. They will also work closely with internal stakeholders, support relationships with councils, represent regional interests in land use and infrastructure projects, contribute to future transport investment priorities and assist with broader strategic planning activities.

What we’re looking for 
You’re someone who: 

• Builds strong relationships and communicates with credibility, confidence and impact, including when managing sensitive or complex conversations.
• Navigates challenging discussions effectively by listening to concerns, clarifying issues and identifying practical solutions.
• Engages and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering positive partnerships and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Leads and coordinates projects from planning through to delivery, monitoring progress and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and to plan.
• Thinks strategically, considering whole-of-system impacts, translating long-term objectives into actionable plans and guiding others through the planning process.
  
  

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Experience delivering projects and initiatives aligned with the key accountabilities and capability requirements of the role.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and project delivery.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field would be highly regarded.
  

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 Friday, 23rd 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 Hazel Lirios, TNPI Planning Studies Manager at hazel.lirios@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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