Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Planning
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8241
About the Role
The Data and Digital division, part of Investment and Technology, is driving transformation across Transport and Planning by delivering digitally enabled services, operational excellence, and large-scale initiatives. We are seeking an energetic and motivated Engagement and Planning Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering effective communication and engagement strategies. In this role, you will work closely with senior management and stakeholders to provide authoritative advice, craft concise briefs, and support the development of the engagement roadmap. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will bridge leadership and the wider workforce, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose across the newly established Data & Digital division.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a dynamic leader with proven experience in stakeholder management, workforce planning, and building strong partnerships to drive innovative and collaborative outcomes. The role requires accomplished skills in team management, influence and persuasion, and knowledge management, ensuring business continuity and effective integration of risk management and learning opportunities. With a future-focused mindset, you will align team objectives with organisational goals, embrace new technologies, and foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
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
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 11:59 pm on Monday 08 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 Amy Pemberton, Deputy Director Data & Digital Engagement and Planning via [email protected]
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