Master Road Safety Specialist

The Department of Transport oversees key planning, 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.

Transport Services is a Group responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians 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

This is a full time, fixed Term Position.

The Senior Project Manager plays a key leadership role within the Transport Services Group. As part of the division's leadership and governance team, the role is responsible for delivering major state-wide road safety initiatives, including the Speed Management Program and School Crossing Risk Assessment Framework under Victoria's Road Safety Action Plan. The role involves governance planning, risk management, reporting, and securing approvals for large-scale programs, while leading a geographically dispersed team. Operating independently, the Senior Project Manager provides strategic and operational advice to senior executives and acts as a key liaison across internal branches, delivery units, Road Safety Victoria, and other stakeholders.

• Led the development and delivery of state-wide road safety programs by leading resources in direct and indirect teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Oversee governance for road safety initiatives, driving financial planning, monitoring and reporting to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborated with senior and executive leadership to support strategic planning and delivery of departmental priorities related to road safety.
• Formulated delivery strategies for transport infrastructure including procurement strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Effective People Leadership - Provided leadership, people management, capability development and support to their team, as a valued member of the executive and governance team. Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
• Authoritative Advice - Provided high quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice to support transport portfolio objectives and respond to emerging issues.
• Stakeholder Management - Engaged key internal and external stakeholders to form collaborative partnerships and integrate policy, regulation, and delivery.
• Risk Management - Led risk identification and mitigation strategies at program level and individual projects to maximise successful implementation.
• Organisational and Government Change - Contributed to government and organisational reforms, assessing the quality and effectiveness of change initiatives and organisational improvements.

Key Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and strategic insight, applying systems thinking to understand complex organisational environments and identify solutions. They will use critical thinking to resolve issues in context, embed improvements into processes, and drive business outcomes. With a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, they will make informed, ethical decisions that align with broader priorities. A skilled stakeholder manager, the candidate will balance competing needs and deliver innovative, collaborative solutions. They will guide strategic planning, translating vision into actionable plans, and excel in project delivery and risk management. As a people leader, they will foster a high-performing, engaged culture.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate demonstrates agility in adapting strategies to achieve better outcomes, exploring new approaches and building commitment to change. They align team efforts to strategic goals and create a shared sense of purpose and community impact.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Experience in large scale program and project delivery implementation.
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in program management and program reporting.
• Experience in coordinating resources across multiple teams to achieve program outcomes.
• Experience working in transport or a related field.

Role specific requirements

• An Australian Drivers License

Benefits

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider 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

Equal Opportunities Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer embracing a diverse range of applicants including veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, and those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.