Program Manager

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

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.

Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.

Reporting to the Director, Major Projects, Development and Integration, the Program Manager, V/Line Modernisation is responsible for leading a key strategic initiative focused on improving the efficiency and reliability of regional rail services. The role will lead multi-disciplinary teams drawn from DTP, V/Line and external experts, and will play a pivotal role in engaging and collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, departmental leaders, and transport ministers.

The Program Manager will directly lead a small team to prepare formal briefings, business cases, and submissions, and ensure coordinated and evidence-based advice underpins strategic decision-making. A key focus of the role will be ensuring project deliverables are successfully embedded into business-as-usual operations across DTP and V/Line, supporting sustainable improvements beyond the life of the program.

This is a leadership role requiring strong program management skills, a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, and experience delivering complex, high-impact initiatives in a multi-stakeholder environment.

To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here. 

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 22nd August 2025. For further information about the role please contact Vanessa Hose, Director Major Projects via vanessa.hose@transport.vic.gov.au

7 August 2025