Lead Specialist

Join to apply for the Lead Specialist - Optimisation role at Department of Transport and Planning . 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. Title: Lead Specialist - OptimisationRequisition ID: 8970Work Type: Ongoing Full TimeFixed Term Period: Not ApplicableLocation: Melbourne - EastDate Posted: 23 Nov 2025 About The Group 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 The Lead Specialist Signals provides technical leadership to a team of traffic signal engineers, guiding their development and ensuring high-quality, compliant design and optimisation of Victoria’s traffic control systems. They drive strategic and operational initiatives, leveraging expertise in transport analytics, intelligent transport systems and AI to help position the Department as a global leader in safe, efficient and future-ready traffic signal operations. Key Selection Criteria To access the Position Description, please click here. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to build capability across a high-performing engineering team. They will bring deep expertise in traffic signal design and optimisation, coupled with a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement to deliver complex, network-wide outcomes. Personal Attributes On a personal level, the successful applicant will be an adaptable, collaborative and forward-thinking technical leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation, continuous improvement and problem-solving are core to the work. The team values proactive communication, sound judgement and a supportive coaching style, so someone who builds strong relationships and brings others along with them will excel in this role. Position Accountabilities Lead the technical development of signal Teams within a matrix structure, including mentoring and coaching, to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture aligned with the Department’s values of accountability, teamwork, customer focus and innovation. Work collaboratively with senior leadership (including other Lead Specialists) to support the business planning process, including developing relevant initiatives for the design and optimisation of signals, to effectively communicate and deliver the Team or Branch's priorities. Lead the development, implementation and continuous compliance of quality and consistent signal design and optimisation practice across the signal Teams through effective technical leadership and documentation, including the monitoring and analysis of risks/issues and delivering mitigation solutions. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Tertiary qualification in engineering, data analytics/science, computer science or related discipline. Advanced experience in traffic signal design and optimisation for adaptive traffic control systems. Ability to travel within the state for site inspections. Driver’s license (without any restriction which preclude the incumbent from performing the inherent requirements of the position and which cannot be reasonably accommodated by the Department.) Desirable Moderate experience in data analytics and/or computer programming. 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 Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. If have any issues, click here for Quick Reference Guide on how to apply. Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 8 December 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 Richard Zhou, Senior Manager. Signals and Improvement via 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr