Lead engineer - road standards

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning Reference: 6631 Job posted: 21/01/2025 Closes: 04/02/2025 Classification: VPSG5 Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 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 The position involves supporting the business area and key stakeholders in technical writing, including assessing current capability and developing necessary tools and training to build capability. The role requires collaborating with subject-matter experts to develop and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation, while ensuring that Standards are accurate, complete, and consistent with the organisation's standards and guidelines. Support the business area and key Transport Standard stakeholders around ‘technical writing’, by assessing current capability and developing necessary tools and training to build capability. Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop, organise, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation. Ensure Transport Standards are accurate, complete, and consistent with the organization's standards and guidelines. Research and investigate new ‘technical writing’ best practices and tools to ensure effective adoption within DTP. Preparation of technical documents and presentations, including working with SMEs to develop a range of pilot standards for existing engineering policies, standards or guidelines. Key Selection Criteria DTP is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the development, implementation, and communication of Road Standards that will shape Victoria's transport network. This role requires the ability to provide expert and influential advice to senior stakeholders, addressing emerging issues and their long-term implications for the state. You will represent the department with authority, engaging with industry and internal teams on Road Standards, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have exceptional written and presentation skills, coupled with the capability to design innovative processes and solutions to complex challenges. You will balance competing priorities while delivering policies and guidelines that enhance road safety and operational outcomes. We value creative thinkers who continuously seek improvement and innovation. You will actively contribute ideas, encourage collaboration, and leverage existing systems to drive efficiency and quality improvements across the organisation. If you are ready to make a lasting impact on Victoria’s transport standards and bring expertise in navigating complex technical and policy challenges, we encourage you to apply. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory 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 Service. A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork. Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements. 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 prioritise 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. How to Apply Create an account by clicking the ‘Apply ’ button and follow the prompts. For help, click here for a Quick Reference Guide on how to apply. Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 4th February 2025. All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Sean Yates – A/Manager – Road Engineering Standards via Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. 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