Manager, Network Permits

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 9314

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.

About the group

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

Network Change is a division of Transport Services and is responsible for working collaboratively with stakeholders to coordinate, plan, prepare and manage the network during significant planned works, implement permanent Public Transport service changes, mitigate the impacts of special events by coordinating network planning and manage access and roadwork permit authorisations.

About the role

This is an ongoing position.

The Manager Network Permit leads a specialist team within Network Change to assess heavy vehicle access applications across the Victorian road network, providing expert guidance and ensuring high‑quality, consistent assessment outcomes. The role contributes to strategic planning and delivers short and long‑term solutions to manage access and consent processes for the growing construction and renewable energy sectors.

Position accountabilities

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an experienced leader to join Network Change as Manager Network Permits, reporting to the Associate Director, Heavy Vehicle Operational Access. The role oversees the delivery of an efficient, reliable, and high‑quality heavy vehicle assessment and consent service across the Victorian road network. It is accountable for improving service and network performance through the development and continuous improvement of systems, procedures, and workflows that meet legislative requirements, service standards, KPIs, and turnaround time expectations.

Key selection criteria

Success in this role requires strong project delivery and leadership capability to coordinate people and resources, monitor performance, and adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining public sector values and standards. The role demands highly developed interpersonal, stakeholder, and customer‑focused skills to build trust, understand underlying needs, manage service delivery risks, and form effective partnerships.

Qualifications and experience

- Driver’s Licence

- Relevant experience demonstrating the capabilities required for the role

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 a mandatory qualification is required. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with 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 re‑employment restrictions apply.

Non‑VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 21 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.

Further information

For further information about the role, please contact Catalina Broomhall, Heavy Vehicle Operational Access‑Associate Director at catalina.broomhall@transport.vic.gov.au

Important Information

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