Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $124,884
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 7756
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.
Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.
We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Medical Review, this role provides expert support and medical advice on complex medical review cases escalated by the Medical Review team and other stakeholders, in accordance with the Assessing Fitness to Drive guidelines, relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. The role also plays a key part in identifying emerging trends, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering education to internal and external stakeholders.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a skilled Medical Case Manager to manage and assess complex medical review cases in line with legislation, policies, and the Assessing Fitness to Drive guidelines. This role plays a key part in ensuring that decisions are made with a focus on safety, fairness, and consistency, while supporting improved outcomes for both customers and the business.
In this role, you will apply your medical expertise and sound understanding of policy and legislation to assess complex cases and make well-informed decisions, even in situations where clear precedents do not exist. Your ability to research and analyse emerging trends, standards, and practices will inform your work and contribute to ongoing service improvement.
You will also engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, using your communication and negotiation skills to influence outcomes and ensure decisions are supported and understood. Your strong analytical and problem-solving abilities will help identify business risks and shape recommendations that support continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in medical assessment, regulatory practice, or public safety who is looking to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based decision-making in a high-profile government department.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
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 Friday 18 July 2025.
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 Binnaz Kaysal - Manager Medical Review 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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