About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management 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.
Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and helps Victorians connect with life; linking people with jobs, education, health, services, friends and family.
We deliver the services and infrastructure that people rely on for every journey in Victoria. Our team has a direct relationship with the community through our Customer Service Centres, Hubs and contact centres.
We work in partnership with all other areas of DTP and the major project agencies to help deliver the unprecedented pipeline of transport upgrades, and drive value for the state through commercial contracts.
We are building on the legacy of many generations of transport professionals who come before us and do our utmost to improve the network to meet future challenges and opportunities.
We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About The Role
This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026
Location: Hybrid Melbourne/Regional
Reporting to the Director, Flood Recovery Operations, you will be responsible for assisting the administration of the program of work supporting Victoria’s road network recovery from the October 2022 flood and storm event, and other events. The role is also responsible for supporting the Director in supporting state level recovery priorities and managing initiatives This role will work closely with various internal stakeholders and external agencies.
The role will assist the Director in their management of key financial and risk deliverables are managed in line with government and departmental expectations and policies.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities Summary
* Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across DTP and other agencies.
* Proactively lead analysis of funded initiatives, understand and respond to critical issues.
* Program administration of the Department’s flood recovery program.
* Assist the Department’s work across the State’s recovery sector, supporting meeting requirements and reporting as required.
* Provide accurate, immediate, and authoritative advice to Transport Services Executive and various stakeholders.
* Assist delivery areas in the development of scoping and delivery documentation to take through the Departments governance and investment lifecycle processes.
* Develop briefings and requests based on a thorough understanding of Transport Services.
* Proactively support emerging priorities with an agility to shift focus to respond to reactive issues and risks to support requirements of management.
PD link here. Senior Program Analyst FINAL.pdf
Key Selection Criteria
We are seeking a Senior Program Analyst with proven expertise in building strong partnerships and influencing diverse stakeholders. You’ll bring sound program and project management experience, with the ability to oversee, coordinate, and report on programs involving internal teams and external delivery partners.
Your strengths will include tracking program outcomes and providing high-quality financial and performance reporting to inform senior decision-making. You’ll also be a confident communicator, capable of crafting clear, concise briefings and submissions tailored to various audiences, including Ministers and executive leadership.
A strong understanding of government operations and governance frameworks is essential, along with the ability to offer strategic advice that supports departmental initiatives. Knowledge of Victoria’s emergency management arrangements will be highly regarded. Critical to your success will be the ability to identify and manage reputational risks while ensuring alignment with DTP’s strategic objectives.
On a personal level the ideal candidate will be an accomplished team player who is outcomes thinking
Qualifications/ Experience/ Requirements
* Driver’s License
* May involve occasional overnight travel
Desirable
* A relevant tertiary degree in business, engineering or public policy or extensive relevant experience.
* Experience in project management or program management is desirable.
What We Offer
* Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
* Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
* A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
* Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
* Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
* We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025
All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time .
For further information about the role please contact Brendan Devlin - Director Flood Recovery Operations via
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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