Title: Program Transition Lead

Requisition ID: 11256

Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed Term Period: until 31/12/26

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 21 Jul 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 December 2026

Job Location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne

The Program Transition Lead ensures complex ICT program outcomes are successfully embedded into day-to-day operations. The role leads business analysis, transition planning, testing, operational readiness and stakeholder engagement to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, fully supported and aligned with business needs. Working across teams, vendors and stakeholders, the position manages risks, coordinates service onboarding, and establishes sustainable support, training and governance arrangements for long-term success.

What We’re Looking For You’re someone who:

- Manages complex and competing stakeholder needs, building strong relationships and facilitating practical, innovative solutions at senior levels.
- Leads project delivery by applying deep expertise, considering broader organisational and government context, and balancing competing priorities to achieve successful outcomes.
- Uses advanced critical thinking to develop sustainable solutions,



working across agencies and senior stakeholders beyond immediate areas of responsibility.
- Promotes a collaborative culture by removing barriers to information sharing and encouraging cross-team cooperation to deliver results.
- Communicates with impact by tailoring messaging to different audiences, providing transparent advice to support decision-making and influence outcomes.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

- Appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business, or related discipline. (mandatory)
- Demonstrated experience in ICT program transition (mandatory)
- Experience working within formal project or program methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent). (mandatory)
- Experience within Victorian Public Sector governance environments. (desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

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.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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📌 Program Transition Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport and Planning
📍 Melbourne