Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11814

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand 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

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

- Builds strong partnerships through collaboration, engaging stakeholders and experts to understand needs, co-design solutions and achieve timely decisions.
- Delivers projects effectively, coordinating activities, monitoring progress and taking action to keep work on track and achieve agreed outcomes.
- Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, considering broader business needs and developing practical solutions that address recurring issues.
- Communicates clearly and with impact, tailoring messages and presentations to different audiences and connecting work to strategic and community outcomes.
- Is adaptable and outcomes-focused, responding quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a clear focus on organisational goals and community benefits.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including building trust and securing buy-in from senior and operational stakeholders (mandatory).
- Relevant tertiary and/or industry qualifications with 3–5 years’ experience, and knowledge of spatial data, custodianship,



government data supply and licensing frameworks.
- Experience in transformation or program delivery, with solid written communication, knowledge management and documentation skills, and an understanding of change management and supporting stakeholders through transition.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 03 of September2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact David Blain, Manager Vicmap Data Integration via [email protected]

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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Applications close Thursday 3 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Custodian Engagement Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne