Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 12150
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
The role provides traffic and transport engineering expertise to assess and respond to externally funded project applications across Metro Melbourne. This includes complex signalised intersections and road upgrades, ensuring proposals meet relevant standards, safety requirements, corporate guidelines and industry best practice.
Key responsibilities include advising consultants and stakeholders, reviewing traffic and access solutions, interpreting SIDRA reports and road safety audits, solving engineering issues, and negotiating successful outcomes. The role also supports government traffic and transport objectives, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures project reviews are completed efficiently while maintaining a safe and functional arterial road network.
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
- Uses sound judgement and problem-solving skills, applying policies, processes and available information to identify practical solutions.
- Communicates with confidence and influence, using clear, logical reasoning, facts and evidence to achieve positive outcomes.
- Embraces continuous improvement, contributing ideas, maintaining quality and delivering effective work, even under time pressure.
- Takes ownership of outcomes, understanding how their work supports organisational objectives and consistently following through on commitments.
- Works collaboratively and shares knowledge, building positive relationships, supporting colleagues and contributing to team success
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Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant or civil/traffic engineering discipline (mandatory), with knowledge of traffic modelling and planning functions and processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with effective customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver work effectively.
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
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 19 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 Dimitrios Chrysis, Team Leader Project Advice at dimitrios.chrysis@transport.vic.gov.au.
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 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 6 November 2026
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