Road Safety Programs Officer

• Create safer streets by delivering engaging, evidence based road safety programs across Darebin.
• Work with major partners like Department of Transport and Planning, TAC and Victoria Police to drive high impact community outcomes.
• Grow your expertise in behaviour change, community education and Safe System practice in a supportive, purpose driven team.

Lead road safety education across Darebin by creating and delivering engaging programs that help our community travel safely.

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.

About the role:

Darebin is committed to creating safer, more accessible streets for everyone, with road safety education playing a key role in delivering our transport strategy principles and community wellbeing priorities. As we continue strengthening behaviour change initiatives across the city, this role helps turn strategy into meaningful action.

As our Road Safety Education Officer, you’ll design and deliver engaging programs for schools, community groups and the broader community to create high-quality educational content, and lead outreach that inspires safer walking, riding and driving.

You will:

• Drive safer behaviours by delivering dynamic road safety programs across the community.
• Create standout learning content that turns Safe System principles into clear, engaging messages.
• Lead high-impact outreach through school and community group visits, events and hands-on community engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with Department of Transport and Planning, TAC, Police and local organisations to strengthen program reach.
• Track and share results by monitoring participation, behaviour change outcomes and road crash data to shape future safety initiatives.

About you:

• Bring strong road safety know-how with solid understanding of Safe System principles, behaviour change theory and relevant legislation.
• Design and deliver standout programs through engaging education materials, presentations and campaigns for diverse audiences.
• Engage communities with confidence using facilitation skills that build trust, participation and safer everyday travel.
• Plan, track and improve by managing timelines, budgets and reporting while driving continuous program improvement.
• Bring relevant qualifications and experience such as education, community development, public health or transport, plus experience in road safety or behaviour change programs.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 11:30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Kevin de Leeuw, Coordinator Transport Planning & Programs, Kevin.deleeuw@darebin.vic.gov.au or 8470 8384.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.