Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8977
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
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.
We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About the Role
Job Location: Sunshine, Melbourne
Peform surveillance and assurance activities on routine and planned maintenance works under the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract (VRMC) to ensure contractors deliver safe, high quality maintenance services in accordance with required regulation and standards.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional with knowledge or experience in network surveillance, routine maintenance monitoring, and quality assurance for road and roadside assets. The successful candidate will apply regulatory OH&S, traffic management, and environmental requirements while using asset maintenance systems and tools to support effective service delivery. They will work closely with teams and stakeholders and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve maintenance assurance practices.
Qualifications and experience
Other position-specific requirements
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 08th of March 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 Dave Taurins - Manager Quality Assurance via [email protected] or 0438 269 150
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