Associate Director, Tram Projects

About the role 

The Associate Director, Tram Projects leads the development and delivery of tram infrastructure and capital works programs, ensuring projects are delivered to scope, time, and budget following funding approval.

The role manages a team of project managers and is responsible for overseeing both franchisee-led and State-led projects, while providing authoritative commercial, contractual, and strategic advice to support transport portfolio objectives. 

It plays a key role in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and high-level negotiation with internal and external partners, including Local Government and  franchise operators, to ensure successful project outcomes.

The position also ensures compliance with governance frameworks, effective resource and budget management, and strong people leadership, fostering a high-performing, safe, and inclusive team culture that supports the delivery of a reliable and high-quality public transport system. 
 

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 7th September 2026 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter.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.

For further information about the role, please contact Katherine Grech, A/Director Program Delivery at ***************@transport.vic.gov.au