Road Safety Project Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Projects

Reference: 2478

Network Design and Integration works to deliver transport priorities through the development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects supporting the Major Transport Infrastructure Program, plan Victoria’s rail network, supports Road Safety for Victoria and Freight for Victoria.

Road Safety Victoria is a Division the Department of Transport, and is responsible for leading the Victorian Government to achieve Zero road fatalities by 2050.

**About the Role**

**This position is Full Time Fixed Term until 31/01/2026.**

Road Safety Victoria has a signifcant program and project pipeline focussed on reducing fatalities and serious injuries on the road network. The Safer Road User Behaviour and Access (SRUBA) team provides specialist project and policy support across a range of key road safety areas including road user behaviour, licensing, network access, active transport safety and education.

The Road Safety Project Officer works in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team with a focus on impaired driving, and contributes towards the development of policies, briefing material, and offers a range of project support that may include engaging with internal and external stakeholders and procurement activities.

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**Position Outcomes**

The Road Safety Project Officer is responsible for contributing to the management and delivery of projects aimed at enhancing road safety measures and outcomes.

Operating under program manager supervision, the Project Officer plays a crucial role in providing project support, coordination, and analysis to ensure the successful development and delivery of road safety initiatives. This position will focus on efficiently managing project-related activities, fostering collaboration and contributing to the overall success of road safety projects.

Project management coordination and support encompasses project monitoring, financial management, and reporting. Additionally, the position supports the provision of policy advice, evidence-based proposals, and briefings to senior management on road safety initiatives, participating in negotiations with key stakeholders, and contributing to a high-performing team focused on innovation, continuous learning, and fostering a culture of personal growth within Road Safety Victoria.

**Key Selection Criteria**

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS **
- **Project delivery (Applied) -** Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.
- **Communicate with impact (Applied) -** Prepares and delivers logical sequential and succinct presentations; Uses clear and concise language; Uses media appropriate to the audience and presents information to develop the understanding of the topic.
- **Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Applied) -** Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate; Offers suggestions and ideas, encourages others to do the same; Leverage on existing continuous improvement systems and procedures to improve outcomes, quality and efficiency of work; Creates space for learning and innovation by seeking for input and feedback from others.
- **Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Applied) -** Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, determine additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem solving concepts in the right context.
- **Business and Commercial Acumen (Foundational) -** Understands impact of back-office policies and processes to immediate work unit; Identifies potential gaps or conflicting process and policies.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Experience and proficiency in project management tools, quality systems and software.
- Project coordination/support experience

**Desirable**
- A tertiary qualification or certification project management or a related field, or strong experience in delivery of behavioural road safety policy
- Strong communications and negotiation skills and the ability to present complex information in a digestible form.

**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
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