Senior Project Manager Road Safety

Contract type: Permanant, Ongoing (Full time)

About the opportunity

The Senior Road Safety Project Manager has responsibility for contributing to the strategic objectives of the Road Safety & Design program through planning and overseeing the delivering of nationally significant and strategic projects that support the transformation of the road transport system for the ultimate elimination of deaths and serious injury. This is achieved through close working relationships with Austroads Task Force members and their delegates, and academic and consulting subject matter and technical experts.

Roles and responsibilities

• Managing the planning, delivery and coordination of nationally significant and strategic projects in the Road Safety & Design Program, tracking resources, timing and quality, under the direction of the Road Safety and Design Program Manager. The Project Manager will lead and perform activities which include planning, procurement, scheduling, tracking, managing, evaluating and communicating internally and externally to stakeholders.
• Establishing and managing relationships within a diverse stakeholder environment. Ensuring stakeholder requirements are well documented and aligned with the various projects' objectives, and that requirements are well understood by all members of the project teams.
• Managing reporting across all assigned projects, including but not limited to Traffic Light Reports, Risk Registers and reports to the Road Safety & Design Program and its Task Forces.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and proactively manage issues that arise within assigned projects.
• Contributing to the strategic planning of the Road Safety & Design Program and identify opportunities to add value and deliver on the strategic objectives of Austroads and the Road Safety & Design Program.
• Providing specialist advice on technical road safety matters.
• Providing advice and support to the Road Safety & Design Program and Austroads Finance Team to ensure a high standard of financial accountability and performance.
• Manage the financial positioning of assigned projects to enable quality delivery of products and services.
• Providing high-level coordination role to various project steering and reference groups including the establishment of strategic alliances and the management of key stakeholder groups.
• Working with the Austroads Communication Team to develop communications plans and public-facing collaterals as required.
• Maintaining and adhering to Quality Systems processes and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public.
• Maintaining and adhere to Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the role.
• Other duties as directed.

The preferred candidate will have:

• A thorough understanding of project and program management frameworks and methodologies, with a demonstrated ability to apply program management principles.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, with significant experience designing, delivering and/ or managing road safety projects.
• Proven ability to work independently and a capacity to meet challenges through the application of personal initiative and development of innovative options and solutions
• A knowledge of government decision making processes and procedures would be highly regarded

To download a full copy of the position description please visit the Austroads website at:

Austroads Benefits

• Access to Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their immediate family
• Extra 5 days personal leave per financial year
• Wellbeing allowance of up to $500 per financial year
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working from home available
• Additional paid parental leave entitlements
• Further education and professional development subsidisation and leave support.
• Access to further professional development through LinkedIn Learning subscription

About Austroads

Austroads is the collective of the Australian and New Zealand transport agencies representing all levels of government. We provide high-quality, practical and impartial advice, information, tools and services to help our members to deliver efficient, reliable and safe mobility to their customers.

Austroads employs approx. 100 people, with a national office and includes Austroads Enterprise business unit, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information Service (NEVDIS) based in Sydney, staff based in Brisbane, and Transport Certification Australia (TCA) based in Melbourne.

Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work. The full position description can be found at

The successful candidate will be required to complete and provide a National Police Check (no older than 1 month) prior to their commencement with Austroads.

To apply for this role, please press "Apply" and upload your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, and why you would be an exceptional candidate.

Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $154,410.81 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC 3000