At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.
VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.
VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.
We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.
- Annual salary range: Commensurate with experience
- Employment type: Full time
- Usual work location: Head Office – 180 Lonsdale Street
About the opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Head of Concession Deed & State Engagement to lead the stewardship of our concession framework and strengthen our partnership with the State.
This is a rare senior leadership opportunity where you will shape the long-term success of a complex operating model, balancing government policy, regulatory obligations, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder interests to deliver lasting value for Victorians.
You will be the trusted advisor and subject matter expert responsible for the integrity, governance, interpretation, and effective operation of the concession deed framework across VicRoads RLS.
Working closely with Government stakeholders, and the Executive team, you will navigate complex and often sensitive issues where public policy, commercial interests, regulatory requirements, and operational realities intersect.
You will provide strategic leadership on concession deed obligations, governance arrangements, regulatory change, and State engagement, ensuring outcomes that support compliance, partnership sustainability, and community confidence.
About you
You are an experienced executive leader with deep expertise in commercial contracting, stakeholder management, and governance within highly regulated environments. You bring the confidence and credibility to engage with senior government officials, executives, boards, and external stakeholders while influencing outcomes in complex and evolving landscapes.
What you’ll bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience managing concession deeds, major contracts, PPPs, or similar commercial arrangements.
- Demonstrated success operating in complex government, regulatory, or public-sector environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation and decision-making capabilities.
- Proven experience managing compliance, risk, and governance obligations.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading teams and organisations through transformation and change
Our culture
Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.
What we offer
- Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities.
If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.
Please submit your application . Please note applications close Sunday 2nd of August, 2026.
For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]
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