Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $62,104 - $62,104
Grade: VPS 2
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10856
Salary: VPS 2.1.1 $62,104
Company Description
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
About the group
Road Safety Victoria within the Department of Transport and Planning, leads the efforts of all road safety partners to deliver a collective response across government, our industry partners, and the Victorian community to create a safe road environment that supports all road users regardless of mode to make safe choices aimed to reduced road trauma as we work towards the vision of zero deaths on Victorian roads by 2050.
About the Role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026*
The Road Safety intern position will be based in the School Crossing Risk Assessment Framework (SCRAF) project team within the Road Safety Policy, Education and Partnerships (PEP) branch of Road Safety Victoria. The interns will be provided opportunities to undertake project support activities to implement the SCRAF, a new methodology for assessing road safety risks at school crossings, and to pilot new infrastructure treatments. Interns will be provided with training on the SCRAF methodology and tools, including onsite training to observe how the SCRAF works and practise how to use it in a real live environment.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can present information clearly, logically and appropriately for different audiences. They will enjoy problem solving, use critical thinking to investigate issues and apply a structured approach to finding solutions. The successful candidate will also be confident working with data, presenting insights in a clear and concise way, while identifying trends or anomalies to support informed decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Desirable
What we offer
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 21st of May 2026
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Matt Bennett - Pilot Project Manager via [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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