Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8698
About the Role
* 3 Full-Time, Ongoing Opportunities available
Reporting to the Team Leader – Road Design, the Senior Engineer / Technical Officer – Road Design is responsible for the end-to-end design, documentation, and delivery of road design projects within the Department of Transport and Planning’s (DTP) Design Services branch. The role covers all project stages from concept to detailed design, including intersection layouts, geometric road design, safety barriers, drainage, signage, linemarking, 3D modelling, and quantity reporting using Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads. With a strong focus on Safe System principles, the position also supports continuous improvement, capability development, and collaboration across teams, maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as DTP’s Transport Services Division and the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a skilled professional with strong project delivery, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to contribute to the design and documentation of road projects. The role requires applied expertise in geometric road design, roadside safety, and CADD modelling using Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads. Success in this role will rely on critical thinking, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to work effectively across teams to deliver high-quality, site-specific road design solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
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 Vincent Nguyen, Senior Manager – Road Design via [email protected]
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