Title: Transport Planner Advisor

Requisition ID: 7103

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - North West

Date Posted: 14 Jul 2025

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning seeks to create thriving places and connected communities by ensuring Victoria’s transport and land use is safe, sustainable and integrated. Our job is to further integrate the transport network, and land uses to improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

About the role

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The position is part of the Transport Network Planning Integration team within the Metro Transport Division of the Transport Services Group. The Transport Network Planning Integration team plays a critical role in collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to understand future land use and transport network needs. The team develops solutions in partnership with our stakeholders that ensure Melbourne’s broader transport network objectives are achievable in the medium to long term.

The role will support senior team members in reviewing proposals (for example structure plans, land use plans, transport projects) which relate to the state transport networks. The role ensures that transport across multiple modes can meet the needs of Melbourne’s future communities and also integrates with land use.

Position Outcomes/ Accountabilities

Provide integrated transport input into on-road transport network plans and place-based plans that respond to user needs and can be practically implemented from an operational and engineering.
Contribute to the development of integrated transport plans and transport priorities, support the preparation of corridor strategies and changes to the road network that supports all modes.
Supports the development and application of the Department of Transport’s Movement and Place by applying transport planning principles to translate the future transport needs of the network into the appropriate movement and place classifications.
Assist in the development of requirements for transport projects that consider the needs of all road users and ensure proposals meet the requirements and broader network outcomes.
Represent the Department of Transport and Transport Services Division by engaging with and providing timely and accurate advice to senior management, Government other Departmental divisions and external stakeholders, including councils, advocacy groups and community groups.
Work independently and manage a range of tasks and projects over a broad geographic or functional area with limited supervision by the manager.
In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities

Key Selection Criteria

We’re seeking someone who can think strategically and align plans with the broader objectives of the transport network. You’ll have a demonstrated ability to engage with others to gather insights and prepare well-informed, balanced recommendations. Strong written communication skills are essential, with the ability to craft clear, purposeful, and professional documents. You’ll be a proactive problem-solver who seeks relevant information and proposes practical solutions. Collaboration is key—we’re looking for a team player who values diverse working styles and builds strong stakeholder relationships while managing expectations effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant tertiary degree such as Planning, Economics or Engineering is required.

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.

How to Apply

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Applications should include a resume and a covering letter. Applications close 11.59pm 27-July-2025

For further information about the role please contact Nigel Smith, Manager Network Strategy via nigel.smith@roads.vic.gov.au. Information pertaining to the role can be found here.

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