Title: ITS Maintenance Engineer
Requisition ID: 9157
Work Type: Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable
Location: Melbourne - East
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2025
About Us
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 Services
delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.
Network Operations
is a Division within Transport Services Group and is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Victoria's Transport Network. The division continuously strives for better transport outcomes for all Victorians, every day.
About The Role
The
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Maintenance Engineer
is responsible for the effective administration and operational management of ITS assets across Victoria. Reporting to the Team Leader, ITS Asset Maintenance, the role oversees maintenance contracts for roadside ITS infrastructure, including regulatory assets, warning devices, and street lighting.
The position monitors and reports on asset condition, performance, operation, and reliability to support informed operational and strategic decision-making. It represents the ITS Asset Management function in engagements with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring asset handover and commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
The role also contributes to business planning and business case development activities related to ITS maintenance, as directed, and manages annual budgets and expenditure. This includes reviewing and validating contractor claims for monthly maintenance services to ensure value for money and compliance with contractual requirements.
Position Accountabilities
* Asset Management Strategy – provide and support the establishment and improvement of best practice ITS asset management strategies, frameworks, and plans such as Asset Management Plans, Condition Assessment Methodologies, Performance Monitoring, Business Area Planning, Procurement Strategy and Business Cases.
* Analysis and Reporting - develop effective reporting on ITS field system, asset condition, performance, operation, and reliability to address department needs and requests. Develop and maintain effective performance management and reporting to ensure that contracted services aimed at maintaining ITS assets conform to specified requirements and that reporting addresses management and business needs.
* Coordination and Administration - lead in the delivery of various ITS asset maintenance activities, and projects, including pre-construction planning, documentation preparation, and administration of contracts. Effectively manage ITS contracts in accordance with Government and DTP Corporate policies and procedures
* Contract Management - Exercise professional judgement to coordinate assigned contracts to ensure the agreed service levels and performance requirements are achieved within allocated budgets and time frames. Provide sound advice to business areas on ITS specialist areas such as procurement, sourcing strategies, service level establishment and management, market capabilities and pricing.
* Financial Management - Develop and maintain financial / cost control arrangements for contract, business area planning budgets and forecasting for the complete contract lifecycle. Contribute to team's overall financial management of ITS maintenance contracts
Position Description, please click here: PD ITS Maintenance Engineer
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to stakeholder and client needs, ensuring timely communication, follow-up, and resolution of inquiries, issues, and complaints. You will demonstrate an understanding of how business policies, processes, and systems impact day-to-day operations, with the ability to identify gaps or inconsistencies and escalate them appropriately.
The position also requires developing capability in core technical areas, including contract administration, supplier performance monitoring, and compliance, under appropriate supervision. You will apply a structured approach to basic fault finding and root cause analysis, assisting with the identification of issues while building problem-solving capability. A foundational understanding of financial management, governance, and compliance frameworks is essential to support sound decision-making and adherence to organisational controls.
Qualifications And Experience
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering (mandatory), Electrical or Electronic Engineering (desirable)
* Hands-on experience in delivery and/or maintenance ITS assets (desirable)
* Management of budgets and third-party contractors (desirable)
* Experience relevant to the accountabilities and capabilities of the role. (desirable)
Culture Value
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.
What We Offer
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.
How To Apply
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Applications close at
11.59pm on Monday, 12 January 2026.
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 Syed Shah,
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Team Leader
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