Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12614

About the role

This is a fixed term position for up to five years.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Transport Planning, and based in Melbourne CBD, the Director, Strategic TransportPlanningand Integration leads the development and delivery of integrated medium- and long-term transport plans that support the growth of Victoria’s multimodal transport system.

The Director provides strategic leadership to shape transport investment priorities, develop integrated transport policy, and align transport planning with land use,housingand economic developmentobjectives. Leading DTP’s Movement and Place function, the role drives a coordinated, whole-of-network approach to planning for future jobs,housingand transport networks, balancing future infrastructure needs with better utilisation of existing assets. Working closely with Housing, Building and Land Delivery, the Director ensures transport plans are subject to rigorous change control and provides authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior departmental leaders, centralagenciesand Ministerial Offices.

Develops long-term, multi-phased plans and implements complex strategies to build buy-in from key internal and external stakeholders, negotiating to achieve desired outcomes.

Considers a broad range of topics beyond the immediate area of work, working across government and at senior levels to develop and deliver sustainable solutions.

Uses formal and informal influencing relationships and decision‑making processes, ensuring solutions adhere to values,ethicsand legal obligations.





Coachesothers and engages key stakeholders in strategic planning, thinking at a whole-of-system level to develop a vision for the future.

Provides expert advice and analysis to guide planning decisions that align transport, safety, environmental and placemaking priorities.

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Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

More than 10 years’ experience leading a high‑performing transport planning function (mandatory).

Demonstrated ability to build andmaintaineffective relationships with diverse stakeholders in a complex government workplace (mandatory).

Relevant qualifications in transport planning and policy reform (desirable).

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.

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Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Director, Strategic Transport Planning and Integration (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne