The purpose of this role is to lead the management of assets and the delivery of associated capital infrastructure works on the State Forest and Parks Victoria road network by providing high quality road network managment services.

The key responsibilities of the role include analysing the Department's road management obligations, as well as navigating complex issues related to road ownership and network requirements. The position involves identifying emerging challenges and opportunities for improvement, shaping the development of intricate policies and processes, and overseeing permit systems, monitoring programs, and partnership agreements. It also includes coordinating risk management and road safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance reporting related to road network management.

In addition, the role requires providing expert advice on highly complex road management issues and obligations. It involves extensive engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including road management agency partners, industry representatives, peak bodies, and utility providers.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and understanding of, and experience with, legislative and policy frameworks and their related organisational strategies and operational procedures including their implementation.
• An understanding of road and public land management legisaltion is desirable.
• Demonstrated capacity to design and administer monitoring processes and tools, undertake data analysis and provide advice and effective reporting.
• Experience in planning and delivery of civil works or similar in a public land management setting is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 20 July 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au