Title: Structures Delivery Lead
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
The Network Design and Integration group 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 foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the role
This is an Ongoing Full Time Role.
In this role, you’ll use independent professional judgement to plan, procure and monitor road and bridge works, applying technical expertise, risk management and analysis to ensure projects meet scope, quality, cost, time and safety requirements. Achieving success in this role depends on building strong stakeholder relationships and collaborating effectively with internal teams, councils, and other government partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Key Selection Criteria
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, commercial awareness, and the ability to deliver projects efficiently while guiding others to achieve high-quality outcomes. Success relies on applying critical thinking to resolve complex issues, partnering effectively with stakeholders, and using sound financial and procurement insight to inform decisions. We’re looking for someone who builds team capability, supports knowledge-sharing, and consistently contributes to a resilient, client-focused working environment.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the successful applicant will be a steady, solutions-focused professional who thrives on autonomy, takes initiative, and brings sound judgement to complex, fast-moving project environments. The team operates in a collaborative and technically grounded setting, so someone who communicates openly, builds strong relationships, and stays calm while navigating competing priorities will excel.
Position accountabilities
This role involves using professional judgement to plan, procure, deliver and monitor road and bridge projects while ensuring they meet scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements. It requires analysing project performance, applying technical expertise to manage contracts, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to improve outcomes. The position also relies on strong stakeholder relationships and effective communication across internal teams, councils and government partners, alongside undertaking other duties aligned with the role’s classification.
-Exercise independent professional judgement to plan, procure, implement and monitor road and bridge works to achieve project scope, quality, cost, time, safety and environmental requirements in accordance with relevant policies and toolkits.
-Undertake research and analysis to prepare, monitor and report on the physical and financial status of projects, and develop innovative responses to improve project outcomes and project processes.
-Exercise independent professional judgement to anticipate and assess potential project risks, undertake/coordinate complex risk assessments and develop necessary mitigation plans.
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory
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Engineering, project management, or similar, tertiary qualification
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Driver’s License (without any restriction which preclude the incumbent from performing the inherent requirements of the position and which cannot be reasonably accommodated by the Department)
Desirable
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5+ years of construction and/or project management experience
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Experience in liaising with contractors/clients
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
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
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 11.59pm on Wednesday, 10 December 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 Sam Epage - Team Leader Structures, via sam.epage@transport.vic.gov.au.
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