Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 12402
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
About the role
The role provides leadership and oversight of the Victorian Transport Digital Engineering (VTDE) platform, ensuring technology is secure, reliable, resilient, cost-effective and aligned with business needs. It drives value from technology investments, improves user experience and ensures quality delivery, service continuity and compliance with government and industry standards.
Key responsibilities include strategic technical leadership, operational service delivery, stakeholder engagement, communication, risk management and assurance, and technology governance. The role ensures effective frameworks, policies, standards and controls are implemented, while managing risks, supporting informed decisions, driving continuous improvement and achieving organisational objectives.
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
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Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
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.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 5 October 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Suprit Melinamani, Director Enterprise Systems Management at [email protected].
Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.
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