Associate Director, Planned Disruptions

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Associate Director, Planned Disruptions leads the coordination and management of planned disruptions across Victoria’s transport network, including roads, public transport and third-party works. The role ensures disruptions are scheduled and managed to achieve the best outcomes for transport users and the State, while providing expert advice to senior executives, government and key stakeholders on impacts, risks and mitigation strategies.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills. The successful candidate will drive strategic planning, continuous improvement and innovation, lead complex projects and change initiatives, and work collaboratively across government and transport agencies to deliver effective transport outcomes.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

• You’re someone who:
• Provides trusted strategic advice to senior stakeholders, using sound judgement to navigate complex issues and support informed decision-making.
• Leads and develops high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and positive outcomes in complex and changing environments.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, influencing and negotiating effectively to achieve outcomes and manage competing priorities.
• Thinks strategically and analytically, identifying emerging issues, assessing risks and delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Communicates with impact and drives change, producing high-quality written material and leading reform, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and experience

• You’ll bring:
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation (desirable).
• Extensive experience within the transport sector or a related industry, with a strong understanding of complex operational environments (desirable).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a track record of driving technical and non-technical innovation to improve outcomes (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 10th August 2026. Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Jimmy O’Connell, Executive Director, Network Change, at jimmy.o'*******@transport.vic.gov.au.

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