Roadwork Permits Coordinator

Title Roadwork Permits Coordinator Requisition ID 9076 Work Type Fixed Term Full Time Fixed Term Period 6 months Location Melbourne - CBD Date Posted 28 Nov 2025 About Us We create thriving places and connected communities by bringing together transport, planning, land use, precinct, and policy functions in one 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 workplace. Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives. About the Role Two (2) fixed term fulltime roles for 6 months. The Roadwork Permits Coordinator is responsible for processing requests to access the road network (Memorandum of Authorisation (MOA)) applications, including assessments within the pre‑defined timeframes and standards, considering the planned events scheduled within the transport network and the impact of individual and cumulative requests for road access. This role is required to provide advice and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including transport operators, project agencies, government departments, and varied functional divisions to analyse the impact of planned disruption events. Position Accountabilities Provided expert traffic and transport management advice for roadworks, keeping within established traffic engineering practice, regulations, policies, and procedures. Applied problem‑solving skills to resolve complex issues, and provided expert knowledge, advice and support as required to deliver projects with reduced disruption impacts. Exercised professional judgement to undertake complex site impact analysis, taking into account the network impacts of network disruptions. Exercised independent judgement to provide timely responses to customer enquiries and roadwork permit applications. Key Selection Criteria Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (Applied): Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines & MOAs. Project Delivery (Applied): Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities. Working Collaboratively (Foundational): Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals. Stakeholder Management (Applied): Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder. Qualifications and Experience Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Civil/Transport engineering or relevant experience (Desired). Other Position-Specific Requirements May involve evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel. You may be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirement. 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. Eligibility 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 Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step‑by‑step instructions. Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 7 December 2025. For more information, contact Lekshmi P Dilipkumar, Team Leader Roadwork Permits via email Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr