Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 9106
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
People, Legal and Governance provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.
About the Role
This is an ongoing role:
The Senior Integrity Officer plays a key part in supporting the Governance and Portfolio Services Division to strengthen integrity and ethical practice across the transport and planning portfolio. Working within a division that enables high-quality decision-making and continuous improvement, the position leads and contributes to initiatives that promote integrity, prevent corruption, and embed ethical behaviour across the department. You will support the Department’s Integrity Framework, develop and maintain integrity-related corporate policies, and establish new procedures and controls that reinforce a strong integrity culture.
Position Accountabilities
The Senior Integrity Officer plays a critical role in strengthening ethical conduct, promoting accountability, and safeguarding integrity across the organisation. This position supports the delivery of high-quality governance advice and initiatives that enhance the department’s integrity culture.
Position Description, please click here : Senior Integrity Officer
Key Selection Criteria
The role requires a collaborative leader who builds strong partnerships, navigates differing perspectives, and delivers high-quality outcomes through clear, customer-focused decision-making. Success in this position relies on applying systems thinking, innovation and continuous improvement to design effective solutions, translate strategy into deliverable projects, and enhance service quality. The ideal candidate demonstrates resilience and sound judgement, remaining calm and decisive under pressure while guiding teams through complex challenges and shifting priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
– A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.
– Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerBI.
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.
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 11.59pm on Thursday 22 January 2026.
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 – Sandra Emirzian – Manager Integrity at [email protected]
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