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, fulltime position until 30 June 2029.

The Senior Advisor supports the Executive Director, State Planning Major Projects, by providing strategic advice and managing a varied program of complex and high-priority work. The role develops briefings, reports, presentations and communications, coordinates key documents, oversees divisional initiatives, and identifies risks and issues to ensure priorities and deliverables are achieved.

The role contributes to strategy development, performance measurement and transformational change, while providing high-quality advice to senior leaders and Ministers. It leads and monitors projects and programs, translates complex information into clear insights, and supports effective decision-making across transport and planning priorities.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who:

- Thinks strategically and systemically, using critical analysis to understand complex issues, assess impacts and develop effective solutions.
- Drives continuous improvement and innovation by using stakeholder insights, evidence and technology to improve services, processes and outcomes.
- Leads projects and initiatives effectively, coordinating others, monitoring progress and taking action to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Builds strong relationships across senior stakeholders, teams and organisations, bringing people together and overcoming barriers to collaboration.
- Is adaptable and outcomes-focused,



challenging existing approaches when needed and building support for new strategies that deliver better results.

Click to access the Position Description.

Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

- Demonstrated experience in delivering, at a senior level, high impact strategic advice for Ministers and senior executives. (Mandatory)
- Tertiary qualification in an Urban Planning or relevant discipline (Mandatory)
- Understanding of policy issues and reform in the context of Victoria’s land-use planning system.

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.

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Adam Henson Executive Director, State Planning Major Projects via email at [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.

Key Information

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📌 Senior Policy Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport and Planning
📍 Melbourne