Roadside Officer

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities by bringing together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in one 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 workplace.

The Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle, drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

About the Role

This is an Ongoing full-time position in Sunshine (Inner West Vic), the role will be supporting the efficient delivery of routine roadside maintenance services across the Melbourne metropolitan area under the VRMC contracts. The position contributes to operational performance by assisting with the planning, coordination and monitoring of maintenance activities while supporting continuous improvement and value-for-money outcomes. The Roadside Officer will also work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to address emerging issues, maintain compliance and ensure that programmed roadside works such as mowing, furniture spraying and noxious weed control are completed to the required standards.

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Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, an ideal candidate will demonstrate and maintain strong stakeholder relationships by responding promptly, communicating respectfully and managing difficult conversations with professionalism while upholding organisational values and ethical standards. Additionally, knowledge on critical thinking to interpret guidelines, resolve issues and escalate complex matters appropriately and support effective project delivery through organised planning, coordination and timely follow-up. Success in this role, as a Roadside Officer you must demonstrate sound commercial awareness by considering costs, resources and value-for-money principles to ensure responsible and efficient outcomes.

Personal Attributes
Working Collaboratively (Foundational–Applied): Contributes to a positive, cooperative team environment and shares relevant information with colleagues and supports others when challenges arise.

Flexibility and Adaptability (Applied):  Adjusts approach as needed, remains effective in new or unfamiliar settings and Willingly collaborates with teams across different areas to achieve shared goals.

Position accountabilities
- Assist in the delivery of routine roadside maintenance programs by supporting planning, scheduling, and coordination activities to ensure works are completed in a timely and efficient manner
- Contribute to the preparation and review of work programs and documentation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards
- Support the monitoring of contractor performance, including the collection of data and site observations to ensure compliance with contractual, safety, and environmental requirements
- Liaise with internal colleagues and external stakeholders (e.g., contractors, local councils) to assist in resolving issues and maintaining effective working relationships
- Participate in the identification and reporting of operational issues or opportunities for improvement, supporting initiatives that enhance service delivery and safety outcomes

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory
Experience relevant to the capabilities of the role.

Desireable
Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related discipline.

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 Tuesday, 2 December 2025.

For further information, please contact Rebecca L. Chase, Manager Roadside and Environment via email

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