Team Leader Performance Reporting

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8308

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.

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

Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader with strong skills in project delivery, stakeholder engagement and influencing outcomes. They will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to manage complex reporting requirements and drive continuous improvement. Strong communication, innovation and the ability to build effective relationships will be key to success in this role.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position accountabilities

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader, Performance and Reporting to lead the delivery of high-quality performance reporting and analysis across the organisation.

In this role, you will manage and coordinate the development of the Department's Performance Statement, Annual Report and associated output performance reporting for submission to the Department of Treasury and Finance. You will ensure all submissions, reports, briefings and presentations are accurate, insightful and delivered on time.

You will also oversee the Department's responses to Parliamentary Committees, including the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC), working closely with internal and external stakeholders to produce clear and comprehensive reporting. Your ability to provide authoritative analysis, advice and recommendations on performance measures, targets and reporting will be highly valued.

The role requires building strong and effective relationships with central agencies, auditors and key stakeholders across the Department. You will also lead reviews of performance measures, reporting systems and processes, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with recommendations from central agencies, PAEC and the Victorian Auditor-General's Office.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence and strengthen the Department's reporting framework and play a critical role in supporting transparency and accountability in government. If you are a strong leader with expertise in performance reporting and stakeholder engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications and experience

Qualifications and/or experience in transport and/or engineering, finance, project management, public policy or government reporting will be highly regarded (Desirable).

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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If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 18th September 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 Gel Alvarado-Santos - Manager, Investment Reporting and Analysis via gel.alvarado-

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Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

3 September 2025