Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9607
About the Role
The Lead Road Investment Planner position sits within the Road Investment Planning Team as part of the Strategic Asset Management (Roads) Branch that has custodianship of the Victorian arterial road network. This role is part of a team that is accountable for the development, upkeep and promotion of tactical and strategic road asset investment strategies, and works closely with the Strategic Asset Management Team to ensure that strategies and performance objectives are delivered. The incumbent provides strategic input to the development of road asset strategies. The role is responsible for leading the development of program funding submissions for investments in sustainment of the road network and leading the provision of asset management advice for maintenance and renewals programs developed by asset stewards.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a strategic and outcomes-focused professional who can align day-to-day work with organisational priorities, apply critical thinking to solve complex problems, and guide others through effective planning and delivery. The successful candidate will coordinate projects to meet agreed outcomes, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and foster a strong sense of purpose by linking work to community impact. They will also build and maintain productive stakeholder partnerships, ensuring collaborative solutions and successful outcomes across the organisation.
Qualifications and experience
Cultural 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 Thursday 05th of March 2026.
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 David Jansen, Manager Road Investment Planning via [email protected] or 0437 061 656
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