Title:  Specialist Modal Integration Public Transport Precincts and Facilities

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.

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 Specialist Modal Integration will support the Principal Engineer Public Transport Precincts and Facilities in performing the technical duties of their respective discipline.

The Specialist Modal Integration will support the functions of the Standards and Transport Engineering Branch. This may involve:

• Developing and maintaining core network technical and maintenance requirements.
• Planning and co-ordinating technical activities which ensure compliance to the DTP technical and maintenance requirements.
• Investigation, analysis and resolution of arising technical issues.
• Writing concise and comprehensive reports
• Working with customer services representatives to ensure appropriate application of user requirements guidelines.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Provide engineering and technical support services to the DTP and its stakeholders with respect to planning, development, delivery and operation of all public transport stations, stops, accessibility, environment and other supporting infrastructure across the asset lifecycle. This should include supporting policy development and implementation, providing engineering and technical analysis and advice to projects, providing technical oversight to achieving holistic precinct outcomes, and contributing to broader DTP responsibilities with respect to public transport precincts and facilities.
• Prepare and present reports, technical and professional documents, Ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency committee submissions.
• Develop and implement engineering management systems, standards, processes, procedures and information required to deliver engineering services and the public transport system more broadly.
• Support the development of strategic and operational plans, organisational design and performance, budget preparation and management of the Rail Engineering team. 
• Build strong collaborative relationships within the Standard and Transport Engineering Branch, DTP, other divisions, transport operators and all relevant stakeholders, across a global and cross functional environment in order to support the reliable, integrated, safe and efficient delivery and operation of public transport.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional who thrives on innovation and continuous improvement, encourages new ideas, and promotes learning through feedback and collaboration. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex topics and handle sensitive discussions while inspiring others through credibility and clarity. They will lead with adaptability and flexibility, championing new strategies to deliver optimal outcomes, and fostering strong cross-team collaboration to achieve shared goals. Strong technical and engineering expertise in public transport precincts is essential, including evaluation, standard development, and deep knowledge of rail and multimodal transport systems, particularly with a focus on accessibility and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in engineering (civil, building or electrical); OR,
• A relevant tertiary degree in urban planning, urban design or social sciences or related field and extensive experience in strategic planning or similar field with proven 10+ years of experience

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 Wednesday 23rd of July 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 Anhtuan Nguyen, Principal Engineer Public Transport Precincts & Facilities via 0413022793 or Anhtuan.Nguyen@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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