Precincts Transport Advisor
2 weeks ago
**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time
**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142
**Grade**:VPS 4
**Occupation**:Policy
**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
**Reference**:7592
- 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.
Housing, Building and Land Delivery drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system.
About the role
This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 30 June 2026.
- The Precinct Transport Advisor plays an important role in shaping the future transport system for precincts and activity centres in Victoria. The Advisor will both support the broader Precinct Transport Advice team and independently work closely with key stakeholders across DTP’s transport and planning functions to ensure the transport system supports capacity for homes and jobs in key areas of State interest through the provision of robust and integrated transport planning advice.
Key Selection Criteria
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Position accountabilities
- The role involves leading multi-disciplinary project teams and using strong negotiation, persuasion, and motivational skills to effectively manage both staff and stakeholders. It requires the ability to analyse complex technical data, and prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and correspondence that address issues with program or organisation-wide impact.
Qualifications and experience
- Experience in transport planning in areas of growth or substantial land use change.
- A tertiary degree relevant to transport planning.
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
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.
How to apply
- If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 5th August 2025.
Important Information:
- Applications close Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
- 22 July 2025
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