Road Safety Partnerships Lead Inner Metro

Road Safety Partnerships Lead Inner Metro Join the Department of Transport and Planning to apply for the Road Safety Partnerships Lead Inner Metro role. Title: Road Safety Partnerships Lead Inner Metro Requisition ID: 9056 Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time Fixed Term Period: until 30/06/2027 Location: Melbourne - CBD Date Posted: 24 Nov 2025 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 Deliver 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. About The Role Fixed Term Until 30 June 2027. The Road Safety Partnerships Lead works with local government, non‑government organisations, the DTP, state government and the community to activate and support their participation in road safety matters. This role is responsible for building effective relationships with key stakeholders across government and non‑government sectors, overseeing, coordinating initiatives, programmes and projects, and ensuring processes for management, monitoring and assessment are in place. The Lead will facilitate community input on policy challenges and opportunities, feeding intelligence to inform future work. Position Outcomes / Accountabilities Understanding of Road Safety Issues – has developed a clear picture of road safety perspectives, opportunities and issues within the communities for which the role is responsible. Stakeholder Management – has built strong and trusted relationships with external stakeholders including councils, road safety groups, police and NGOs, and connects relevant internal subject matter experts. Effective Programme and Project Management – provides effective project management to coordinate the delivery and operations of assigned programmes, projects and initiatives. Strong Networks and Customer Service – has built trusting relationships with internal stakeholders within the Department of Transport and other parts of government, and is responsive to stakeholder needs and supports timely resolution of queries or concerns. Key Selection Criteria The DTP seeks a collaborative professional who can build strong partnerships, lead co‑creation processes and manage diverse stakeholder needs to achieve shared outcomes. Success relies on coordinating project delivery, guiding teams, applying critical thinking to solve complex problems while influencing decisions and securing support for key initiatives, and understanding organisational and political contexts. Qualifications And Experience Mandatory Community development and stakeholder engagement experience. Desirable Experience working with local government. Experience in delivery of community programmes and projects. Experience facilitating groups including design of group facilitation activities. Culture Value We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and high‑performance culture. What We Offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable. Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services. A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork. Optimal work‑life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements. Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs. We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture. Pre‑employment checks and employment conditions All new appointments will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening and a Qualification Check where required. Information will be treated in accordance with 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 position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service 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. All applications must be submitted via the online portal; email or manual submissions are not accepted. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 09 December 2025. Please include both your resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role, contact Jaala Mudford, Manager Road Safety Partnerships via or 0400 892 030 . Important Information If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email. We're here to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr