Title: Environmental Specialist
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.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
SprayLine Road Services (SRS) is a commercialised branch within the Network Operations Division of the Department of Transport and Planning providing road maintenance services, construction and associated civil works, bituminous spray sealing and line marking to DTP, other state road authorities, municipal councils, and private industry. SRS delivers services locally within the communities and is committed to ensuring quality, innovative and sustainable outcomes. SRS performs a key role as an internal provider to DTP, providing emergency response, maintaining organisational capability and supporting DTP in being an informed purchaser.
About the role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 30th June 2026*
The Environmental Specialist supports operational activities by ensuring SRS meets environmental regulatory obligations and promotes sustainable practices. This role is more focused on day-to-day environmental operations, monitoring compliance, and ensuring continuous improvement in operational processes. Reporting to the Associate Director, HSEQ and Risk, the role works closely with operational teams to provide guidance and ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into day-to-day operations. This is an operationally focused role that requires close interaction with field teams, leadership, and external partners.
Key Selection Criteria
The role requires a strong blend of operational and environmental expertise, with the ability to integrate environmental strategies into day-to-day processes, identify and address risks, and continuously improve performance while reducing impact. The successful candidate will be skilled in influencing and communicating with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging systems to monitor compliance, and achieving practical, measurable outcomes. Adaptability, resilience, and a focus on delivering results in a dynamic operational environment are essential personal attributes.
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Position accountabilities
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to support sustainable and compliant road maintenance operations. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can integrate environmental management practices into operational projects and contribute to the department’s commitment to environmental excellence.
In this position, you will maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental legislation, ensuring that operational teams consistently meet regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in identifying and managing environmental risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts, and embedding sustainability into day-to-day maintenance activities. By championing environmentally responsible practices, you will help ensure operations are both efficient and sustainable.
You will also provide project support, collaborating with leadership teams to implement environmental actions across operational initiatives, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and in compliance with regulatory standards. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be a core part of your role, allowing you to influence and enhance environmental outcomes across the department’s operations.
The ideal candidate brings practical experience in environmental compliance, risk management, and sustainability, coupled with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be adaptable, results-focused, and capable of balancing multiple priorities while delivering measurable improvements in environmental performance.
Join the Department of Transport and Planning and contribute to shaping a safer, more sustainable transport network for Victoria.
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory
• At least five years’ experience in a role with a strong focus on operational environmental management, preferably within the public sector or government services.
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
Desirable
• Experience in supporting operational teams in achieving environmental compliance and improving environmental practices on the ground.
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction industry standards or experience in a similar operational field.
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 Tuesday, 27th January 2026.
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 Leigh Sporle – Associate Director, HSEQ & Risk via Leigh.Sporle@transport.vic.gov.au.
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