Senior Engineer / Technical Officer - Road Design

About Us 

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 Senior Engineer / Technical Officer - Road Design is responsible for designing, documenting and delivering road infrastructure projects across all stages, from concept development through to detailed design and construction support. Using road design standards, Safe System principles and digital design tools such as MicroStation and OpenRoads, the role develops road layouts, intersections, drainage, safety infrastructure, signage and associated project documentation.

Working under limited supervision, the role delivers quality design outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets while providing technical advice and project support. The position also builds strong stakeholder relationships, prepares reports and correspondence, and contributes to capability development, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Road Design team.
 

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Delivers road design projects effectively, planning and coordinating work, monitoring progress and ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed scope, timeframes and budgets.
• Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret standards, assess design challenges and develop practical, site-specific solutions.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, sharing knowledge, supporting others and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Adapts to changing priorities and works comfortably across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Brings strong technical road design expertise, including geometric and drainage design, roadside safety infrastructure, and the use of CADD tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads and related design platforms.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, with 3-5 years of recent experience in the design and documentation of road design projects (mandatory).
• Strong technical knowledge of road design, roadside infrastructure and drainage, with proven ability to apply Austroads, DTP and other relevant design standards and guidelines across rural and urban environments (mandatory).
• Proficiency in Bentley design software, including MicroStation Connect, OpenRoads Designer and ProjectWise, together with a Victorian Driver’s Licence, White Card and the ability to travel within Victoria for site inspections (mandatory). 

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. 

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 Wednesday, 16th of September 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 Vincent Nguyen, Senior Manager – Road Design at **************@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy. 

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