Executive Director, Road Safety Victoria

20 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Watermark Search International Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year


• Shape the future of Road Safety in Victoria


• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills


• Resilient and adaptable executive leader

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for public safety and strategic impact?

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an exceptional Executive Director to lead Road Safety Victoria. This pivotal role drives the delivery of Victoria's Road Safety Strategy and Action Plans, shaping policy, partnerships, and programs that save lives and improve community outcomes.

As a senior executive reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Network Design and Integration, you will lead a high-performing division, championing collaboration across government, portfolio agencies, and external stakeholders. Your ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and navigate complexity will be key to strengthening Victoria's road safety capability.

We're looking for a resilient and adaptable leader who thrives in dynamic environments, can hold their own with Ministers and their offices, inspires teams, and brings clarity to challenging issues. You'll be a strategic thinker with proven experience in executive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering results in a complex policy and program landscape.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the safety and wellbeing of all Victorians.

Location: Melbourne

For a confidential discussion and the Candidate Brief, please call Jen D'Arcy-Smith, Partner M: or Alison Myatt, Head of Research M:

Please send an application quoting Ref No A006095 to Watermark Search International at We will reply to the email address used for your application.

Closing date: 11.59pm Monday 21 September 2025

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