Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $188,297 - $256,088
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: Emergency management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7877
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
DTP is a control agency for maritime emergencies and major public transport disruptions, as well as being a support agency for other types of emergencies. The Associate Director EM Capability, Development and Response Coordination leads a team that works across portfolio areas to enhance the transport sector’s resilience, capability and capacity to respond to major emergencies and other shocks which impact on services and community. The role will represent and support the Department in responding to emergencies to ensure DTP meets its obligations to state emergency management arrangements.
The role oversees the development and delivery of targeted training programs, and monitoring and assessment of the Resilience Improvement Cycle under Part 7a of the Emergency Management Act 2013 for Vital Critical Infrastructure and operational after-action reviews.
Key Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in critical thinking and problem solving, considering broader impacts beyond their immediate work area and collaborating across government to deliver sustainable solutions. They will be an ethical leader who fosters a high-performance culture, champions workforce engagement, and provides strategic people management expertise. With proven ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, they will develop and implement complex, long-term strategies to achieve buy-in and desired outcomes.
The candidate will also have a strong track record in partnering and co-creation, building trusted relationships, facilitating collaboration, and managing differing views to reach consensus. They will translate strategies into deliverable projects with clear governance to manage risk and ensure success. Additionally, they will bring expert knowledge in operational and incident management, demonstrating sound decision-making in high-risk environments, leading incident responses, and influencing strategic outcomes across whole-of-government contexts.
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Position accountabilities
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory
Role Specfic Requirements
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 Wednesday, 13th August 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 Rebecca Trott - Executive Director Resilience and Emergency Coordination at [email protected]