Title:  Senior Engineer / Technical Officer - Road Design

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.

Design Services is a multidiscipline design branch within A&E that provides expert quality technical advice and design services for our clients across the Department, including expertise in geotechnical, pavement, structural and road design.

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

* 3 Full-Time, Ongoing Opportunities available

Reporting to the Team Leader – Road Design, the Senior Engineer / Technical Officer – Road Design is responsible for the end-to-end design, documentation, and delivery of road design projects within the Department of Transport and Planning’s (DTP) Design Services branch. The role covers all project stages from concept to detailed design, including intersection layouts, geometric road design, safety barriers, drainage, signage, linemarking, 3D modelling, and quantity reporting using Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads. With a strong focus on Safe System principles, the position also supports continuous improvement, capability development, and collaboration across teams, maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as DTP’s Transport Services Division and the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Accountability 1 - Road Design Delivery: Utilises working knowledge of road design frameworks, policies, standards and guidelines to develop, design and document road design projects in both the Victorian rural and urban road environments, under limited supervision within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Accountability 2 - Stakeholder Management: Develops and maintains effective relationships with peers and customers across DTP, as required, and understands and addresses stakeholder issues under limited supervision.
• Accountability 3 - Communication: Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at project level. Convey specialist concepts and advice in alignment with design guidelines.
• Accountability 4 - Road Design Technical Advisor: Continue to develop technical experience to be able to provide input in the provision of technical advice to customers across DTP under limited supervision.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a skilled professional with strong project delivery, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to contribute to the design and documentation of road projects. The role requires applied expertise in geometric road design, roadside safety, and CADD modelling using Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads. Success in this role will rely on critical thinking, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to work effectively across teams to deliver high-quality, site-specific road design solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• 3-5 years relevant and recent experience in undertaking design and documentation of road design projects (mandatory)
• Robust knowledge of road design, roadside infrastructure and drainage, applying relevant standards and guidelines such as Austroads Guide to Road Design, relevant DTP Supplements and other relevant guidelines in relation to road design in both rural and urban road environments (mandatory)
• Experience in the use of Bentley Software, including MicroStation Connect, OpenRoads Designer and Projectwise (mandatory)

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

• 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

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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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 26th of October 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 Vincent Nguyen, Senior Manager – Road Design via vincent.nguyen@transport.vic.gov.au

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