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Principal Advisor
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $193,946 - $263,771 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Principal Transport Planner
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- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
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Stantec —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Civil Engineering
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Principal Architect
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $193,946 - $263,771 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
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Principal Traffic & Transport Engineer
AECOM —Fortitude Valley QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Associate Director, Transport Infrastructure – Civil Engineering
AECOM —Rockhampton QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
- Communication skills
Principal Civil Engineer
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Senior Advisor
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Budgeting
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Principal Project Manager
NSW Police Force —Parramatta NSW
- $165,865 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Principal Hydraulic Engineer
Stantec —Brisbane QLD
- Part-time
- Management
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Principal - Heritage
Beca —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Parental leave
Experienced Engineer - Irrigation Water Supply Infrastructure
SMEC —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Education
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Principal Facilities Operations Assistant
Munich Re —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Locomotive Maintenance Principal
Pacific National —Tighes Hill NSW
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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WSP Australia —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
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- Leadership
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Pacific National —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $125,649 - $130,392 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Employee assistance program
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Principal Civil Engineer | Land Development
Stantec —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Principal Civil Engineer
Stantec —Darwin NT
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program

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Principal Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning -
Melbourne VIC

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Full-time
$193,946 - $263,771 a year
13 days ago

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Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $193,946 - $263,771

Grade: VPS 7

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11606

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 Principal Adviser supports the Deputy Secretary by providing strategic advice, preparing high-quality briefings, reports and correspondence, and undertaking research and analysis on complex policy and project matters. The role also monitors key priorities to ensure outcomes are delivered and may lead confidential or cross-organisational projects on the Deputy Secretary’s behalf.

The position works closely with senior leaders across the department, ministerial offices and the Victorian Government to coordinate priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and support the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that align with the Investment and Technology Group’s strategic objectives.

What we’re looking for

You’re someone who:

Provides strategic advice and uses sound judgement to solve complex problems and deliver practical, long-term outcomes.
Builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders, collaborating across teams and organisations to achieve shared priorities.
Drives innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging new ways of working and embedding quality into everything you do.
Leads and develops people by aligning workforce capability with strategic objectives and creating a high-performing team environment.
Adapts confidently to changing priorities, embraces new approaches, and remains focused on delivering positive outcomes.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

Demonstrated experience providing high-impact strategic advice to Ministers and senior executives, with strong project leadership skills.
A relevant tertiary qualification is 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.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 17th July 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 Chris Keating, Deputy Secretary Investment and Technology at [email protected]

Important information

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Applications close Friday 17 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

3 July 2026

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