Movement And Safety Officer

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

With an area covering 20 municipalities across western Victoria, including the regional cities of Geelong, Ballarat, Warrnambool and Horsham, Avalon Airport and the ports of Geelong and Portland, significant tourist destinations such as the Great Ocean Road and Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and significant freight corridors servicing Western Victoria and beyond, Barwon South-West Grampians Region has a diverse range of transport needs and challenges.
The Movement & Safety team works in partnership with stakeholders and communities located across Barwon South-West Grampians Region. We explore, develop and deliver solutions to move people and goods efficiently and safely while being sensitive to the needs and importance of enhancing key destinations and places across Victoria. We do this by:

As a Movement and Safety Officer, your key priorities include:

Additionally, and under guidance, you may be required to assist other team members in:

This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to respond to client needs, follow through on requests, and resolve issues promptly. You will apply critical thinking and problem-solving to support effective outcomes, while using influence and persuasion through logical reasoning and evidence-based arguments. Success in the role also relies on building partnerships and supporting co-design processes, demonstrating professional interpersonal skills, and contributing to innovation and continuous improvement by delivering quality work and identifying opportunities to enhance effectiveness.

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We are seeking someone who is resilient, open to new ideas, willing to share suggestions, disciplined in their work, and able to persevere in the face of challenges.

Mandatory

This is a full time role, based on a 76 hour fortnight, with ordinary hours of work to be undertaken during Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

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.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

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Applications close at 11.59pm on 2nd September 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Benjamin Anderson - Manager Movement and Safety at benjamin.anderson@transport.vic.gov.au

20 August 2025