Specialist Declaration and Transport Survey

This specialist role provides technical leadership and guidance to the team on declaration matters under the Road Management Act (RMA), Major Transport Project Facilitation Act (MTPFA), and DTP Transport Survey Plans. It is responsible for updating DTP documents relating to road declarations, as well as survey and declaration quality documents, ensuring they align with legislative and organisational requirements. The role involves sharing knowledge to ensure timely, accurate advice to clients and stakeholders, supporting delivery functions through the review, processing, and approval of survey and declaration documents within the delegations of Proper Officer under the Survey Coordination Act. Working closely with the leadership team, this position supports the broader Surveying Services team to meet DTP standards, adhere to safe work practices, and deliver on program objectives

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This role leads the design and development of public policy, creating clear, evidence-based recommendations and business cases that address defined problems and align with strategic plans, community needs, and complementary programs. It applies systems thinking to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, coaches others in developing solutions, and drives organisational change by fostering a culture of adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a recognised expert in cadastral surveying and road declaration, the role delivers authoritative legislative and technical advice, leads complex projects, and provides high-level strategic guidance to government and external stakeholders.

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.

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 11:59 pm on Monday 25th August 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 Scott Hade, Senior Manager Geospatial, Declaration And Drawing via [email protected] or +61 436 431 719

11 August 2025