Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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About the role

This position is responsible for leading a team that delivers comprehensive administration and business support services across the Transport Services group. The role will be required to facilitate and maintain efficient work practices and systems that support the team responsible for managing a network of partners who deliver an extensive and diverse range of vehicle safety products and services to customers.

The role provides leadership and direction across the team to ensure the effective delivery of support services, including rostering, management of operational matters and resolution of day-to-day issues.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’re someone who:

- Effectively leads, manages, motivates and develops team members to support the immediate, interim and long term operational and business needs.
- Coordinate the planning, work scheduling, resource management and capability development matters required for the effective operation of the team, including the achievement of agreed service levels and key performance indicators
- Contribute to the development of appropriate responses to registration and vehicle safety issues, enquiries and complaints by using knowledge within the vehicle safety function
- Conduct formal and informal communication and engagement with stakeholders to understand operational issues and identify innovative opportunities for business improvement and increased productivity




- Drive the delivery of change projects by managing the allocation of cross-functional resources to achieve successful outcomes

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

- Relevant experience in team leadership, administration or operational support, preferably within a vehicle safety, registration or related regulatory environment.
- Current and valid Driver Licence

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.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 26th October 2026.

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 Matthew Fitzpatrick - ***@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

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📌 Vehicle Safety Operations Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport & Planning Victoria
📍 Melbourne