Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $188,297 - $256,088
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8410
About the Role
Job Location: Ringwood, Melbourne
Reporting to the Principal Engineer Structures, the position sits within the Standards and Transport Engineering Branch (STE) of A&E and provides expert advice on materials technology and related services for road and structural applications. They are also responsible for specification application and development, and the creation and maintenance of Victorian guidelines, standards, and specifications for issues related to concrete, steel, coatings, innovative materials including plastics, and material durability across the road assets portfolio.
The position occupant will also provide expert technical advice and knowledge transfer in concrete technology, steel and innovative materials to DTP clients and other government agencies. The occupant will collaborate with Austroads, Standards Australia, peak industry and international bodies.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a highly skilled and influential engineering leader with expertise in materials technology, particularly in concrete, steel, and innovative construction products. The role requires exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to build partnerships, influence outcomes, and drive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced research, analytical and technical capabilities, with proven experience providing authoritative advice, adapting strategies to achieve optimal results, and leading teams in delivering complex engineering solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Desirable
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 Sunday 26th of October 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 Arthur Apostolopoulos, Senior Manager Roads Engineering, via [email protected]
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