Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 9093
About the group
Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.
Maintenance Operations delivers all road maintenance tasks on arterial roads within the state of Victoria. This includes routine maintenance, periodic maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
About the role
This is an Ongoing Full Time Position.
This role supports the development of periodic road maintenance and restoration works across metropolitan and regional Victoria, applying project management and engineering knowledge to ensure projects meet scope, quality, safety and environmental requirements. Working under supervision, the Road Development Officer prepares maintenance programs, engages stakeholders and contributes to safe, collaborative and high-quality project delivery.
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Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using sound judgement, deliver work to plan, and understand how their contribution fits within broader systems and processes. Success relies on strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication and a disciplined, resilient approach to meeting commitments and responding to challenges. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, shares information openly and supports others to achieve collective goals.
Personal Attributes
The successful applicant will be a practical, adaptable team player who is eager to learn, open to guidance and confident applying their technical knowledge in real-world environments. The team operates in a supportive and collaborative setting, so someone who communicates well, builds strong relationships and brings a positive, solutions-focused mindset will thrive in this role.
Position accountabilities
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
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians. For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
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.