Title:  Manager Road Safety Research and Evaluation

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.

To deliver transport priorities through the development and delivery of an integrated pipeline of projects and support the Major Transport Infrastructure Program.

Road Safety Victoria within the Department of Transport and Planning, leads the efforts of all road safety partners to deliver a collective response across government, our industry partners, and the Victorian community to create a safe road environment that supports all road users regardless of mode to make safe choices aimed to reduced road trauma as we work towards the vision of zero deaths on Victorian roads by 2050.

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

During this fixed term role until September 2025, the Manager Road Safety Research and Evaluation will lead a team responsible for developing and delivering road safety evaluations. The two key focus areas during this time will be the Safe System Road Infrastructure Program (SSRIP) evaluations and Motorcycle Safety Levy Program evaluations (MSL). Evaluations will be both short-term and long-term in nature.

The Manager is responsible for close collaboration with both internal and external partners, including the Road Safety Partnership, negotiating and influencing the scope and direction of road safety research and evaluations conducted both internally and externally.

The Manager will manage a team of two evaluation officers who will support the role in road safety evaluation expertise, and support with administrative tasks including procurement and governance.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• High quality research and evaluation –Using professional expertise, effectively designed program and project evaluation frameworks, and led the delivery of high-quality road safety research and evaluation activities to inform future road safety strategies and initiatives and measure existing programs and projects against intended outcomes.
• Specialist and high-quality advice – Provided peers and leaders across Road Safety Victoria and the Road Safety Partnership with timely, accurate expert advice on road safety research and evaluations to effectively support improved road safety outcomes.
• Enhanced research and evaluation practices – Reviewed and effectively enhanced systems and processes to support the delivery of high-quality road safety research and evaluation. Provided leadership and guidance based on advanced expertise. These enhancements have been approved and endorsed through governance frameworks and successfully communicated to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong relationships – Developed strong ongoing partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders and has focused on understanding and addressing key stakeholder issues. A positive working environment has been established with high levels of trust and collaboration.

Key Selection Criteria 

We’re seeking a strategic, people-focused leader to guide critical research and evaluation efforts that shape road safety outcomes across Victoria. This is a high-impact opportunity to join the Department of Transport and Planning and lead a small team delivering evidence-based insights that inform policy, programs, and investment decisions. As Manager, Road Safety Research and Evaluation, you’ll apply critical thinking to complex transport issues, working across government and with senior stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions. You’ll oversee high-quality research projects from design through delivery, managing risks and competing priorities while ensuring outcomes align with strategic objectives. Your ability to build strong partnerships and influence across internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success.

We're looking for someone with a track record in delivering complex projects and managing people with integrity and purpose. You’ll lead by example, fostering a high-performing team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. With advanced communication skills, you’ll confidently present insights and handle sensitive topics with clarity and impact.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Knowledge and experience in road safety and the safe system approach
• Experience managing road safety research
• Relevant experience in evaluation including behaviour change and infrastructure initiatives
• Strong communications and negotiation skills and the ability to present complex information in a digestible form

Desirable  

• Relevant qualifications in project management

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 close 11:59 pm on 23 May 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  Chris Jones, Senior Manager Safer Roads and Speed via email Chris.Jones@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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