Manager Planning and Mitigation

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. 

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

 
About the role

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in emergency management, with the ability to shape strategies, guide cross-agency collaboration, and provide high-level strategic advice. They will bring accomplished policy design skills, translating complex issues into clear, evidence-based recommendations that align with organisational and community needs. Success in the role also relies on the capacity to build trusted partnerships, manage diverse stakeholders, and communicate with clarity and influence to support sound decision-making.

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Personal Attributes

The ideal person for this role will be a confident and collaborative leader who works calmly and decisively in complex, high-pressure environments. They will build strong relationships, communicate with clarity, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach that helps the team navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

 
Position accountabilities

The Manager Planning and Mitigation leads the Department's emergency management planning cycle, ensuring policies, plans and capabilities are aligned with statewide requirements and support a resilient transport system. The role works closely with government and industry partners to drive risk-reduction initiatives, particularly in bushfire management, while providing high-level advice on preparedness and the Department's ability to meet its obligations. Success depends on strong strategic oversight, effective collaboration and the ability to represent the Department across complex, multi-agency environments.

 
Qualifications and experience
Experience relevant to the accountabilities and capabilities of the role (mandatory).Understanding of emergency management and related disciplines. 
Other position requirements:
Driver's LicenseMay occasionally involve evening or weekend work during emergencies including occasional overnight, regional and interstate travel.Due to the nature of emergency management, this role requires periodic on call availability and may on occasion result in standby and recall to duty requests.

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 Monday, 1st December 2025.

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 Katie Clydesdale - Associate Director - EM Planning, Mitigation and Recovery

Important Information:

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The Manager Emergency Planning and Mitigation leads DTP's responsibilities in the Emergency Management Act 2013 to have systems, structures and strategic policies in place to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the state's highest risk emergencies.  This includes governance and coordination arrangements, systems, emergency risk assessment and mitigation policies.

This role leads DTP's involvement in Victoria's bushfire management strategic frameworks, and coordinates across the portfolio on legislated fire prevention obligations.  It also coordinates DTP's obligations to prepare, review and participate in the State Emergency Management Plan and relevant subplans. The position works closely with operators,  portfolio and emergency management agencies, and regions across the state.

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