Job Description
About Us
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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.
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We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
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Title: Director, Program Delivery
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Requisition ID: *****
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Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time
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Fixed Term Period: 5 Years Fixed Term
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Location: Melbourne - CBD
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Date Posted: 12 Aug ****
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About The Role
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The Director Program Delivery leads the planning and delivery of major transport projects and programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to approved scope. The role provides strategic oversight of program performance, governance, risks and interdependencies, while supporting informed decision-making and delivering whole-of-network outcomes.
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As a senior leader, the role provides expert advice to executives and government, builds strong partnerships across the public and private sectors, and drives organisational improvement. It also leads high-performing teams, manages resources and budgets, and ensures projects comply with governance requirements while supporting the Department's strategic priorities.
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What we're looking for (Selection Criteria)
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You're Someone Who
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Provides strategic leadership, inspires high-performing teams and builds an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on delivering better outcomes for the community.
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Think strategically, adapts to change and drives continuous improvement by identifying new approaches to achieve organisational goals.
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Builds robust partnerships across government, industry and the community,



removing barriers and fostering collaboration to deliver shared outcomes.
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Leads complex projects and programs through effective governance, risk management and sound decision-making, ensuring accountability and successful delivery.
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Brings strong transport and planning expertise, using technical knowledge and a whole-of-network perspective to inform strategic decisions.
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Qualifications And Experience
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You'll bring:
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Demonstrated experience leading the governance and delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure programs or portfolios within transport, infrastructure or a comparable environment (mandatory).
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Proven experience in program governance, risk management and executive-level stakeholder engagement (mandatory).
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A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (desirable).
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Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
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Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
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Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
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For further information about the role, please contact Angela Grice, Executive Director Network Operations at
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Redeployees
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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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Important Information
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📌 Director, Program Delivery (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Transport
📍 Victoria