Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9056
About the Role
Fixed Term Until 30 June 2027
The Road Safety Partnerships Lead will work with Local Government, non-government organisations, DTP and State government and the community to activate them and support their participation and engagement in road safety matters.
As part of a statewide team, this role is responsible for building effective relationships with key stakeholders across government at a state and local level and non-government sectors to support the objective of Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy. Operating on an outreach basis, the Road Safety Partnerships Lead will actively engage with stakeholders and community at the local level to understand their perspective, opportunities and challenges and to present on current Road Safety initiatives
The role will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating initiatives, programs and projects and ensuring that processes to manage, monitor and assess these are in place for effective delivery, monitoring and evaluation. Working with the Policy teams within RSV the role will also facilitate input from the community on new or emerging policy challenges and opportunities, whilst feeding intelligence and stakeholder and community needs to inform RSV’s future work.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a collaborative professional who can build strong partnerships, lead co-creation processes, and effectively manage diverse stakeholder needs to achieve shared outcomes. The role involves coordinating project delivery, guiding teams, and applying critical thinking to solve complex problems while influencing decisions and securing support for key initiatives. Success also relies on understanding organisational and political contexts to navigate challenges and deliver high-quality results.
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 Tuesday 09 December 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 Jaala Mudford, Manager Road Safety Partnerships via [email protected] or 0400 892 030
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