Company description:

Shape regional infrastructure from the ground up
Deliver high-impact transport projects that improve safety and connectivity
$97,955 - $111,142 plus super

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. By connecting communities and integrating land use and transport planning, we help build a better, fairer and more accessible Victoria.

Regional Transport is a division within the Transport Services Group, focused on delivering capital transport infrastructure that supports regional communities, local economies and safer journeys across the State.

Gippsland Region

Leave gridlock behind and find your balance.
Gippsland offers breathtaking scenery, vibrant communities, and an opportunity to make a real impact, without the big-city commute. With alpine ranges, beaches, lakes and produce regions on your doorstep, it's a lifestyle that gives back.

Whether you're already local or looking to relocate, you'll find space to breathe, an affordable cost of living, and the chance to shape the future of a thriving region.

Job description:

About the Role

To access the Position Description, please click here.

This is an ongoing VPS4 role based in Traralgon. This role will be required to be on site in our Traralgon office.

As a Scoping and Development Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping road and transport infrastructure projects for implementation across Gippsland. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you'll be supported to lead the development and preconstruction planning of transport initiatives to ensure projects are scoped, designed and costed in readiness for delivery.

Projects range in value from $1 million to $25 million and include:

• Bridge replacement and strengthening
• Intersection upgrades (roundabouts, traffic signals)
• Overtaking lanes
• Pedestrian and cycling improvements
• Road safety works (barriers, shoulder sealing, hazard removal)
• Asset management (landslips, drainage, pavement rehabilitation)

You'll collaborate with expert engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve challenging problems, whilst also ensuring they align with community needs and government priorities.

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in engineering, project management, or a related discipline
• Experience in the scoping and development phase of road or civil infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of infrastructure planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement processes
• Strong communication, risk identification, and coordination skills
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, solutions-focused environment
• A current Victorian driver licence (some regional travel is required)

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday the 29th of June,2025.

For further information about the role, please contact Chris Padovan, Manager Scoping & Development via [email protected] or 0419 005 009