Advisor Commonwealth Program

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About the role

Job Location: 1 Spring Street Melbourne

This is a Fixed Term Position until 9 July 2027

The Advisor Commonwealth Program supports the planning funding delivery and monitoring of transport investment programs including CommonwealthState funded projects. The role works closely with DTP VIDA State agencies and Commonwealth departments to ensure programs are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle and meet funding and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include providing advice to Ministers and senior leaders managing stakeholder relationships preparing high-quality briefings and correspondence and ensuring programs comply with relevant agreements and administration requirements. The role also promotes collaboration across organisations supports strategic objectives and contributes to delivering integrated transport investment outcomes.

What were looking for

Youresomeone who:

• Has experience managing and coordinating transport investment programs and projects.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
• Provides clear practical advice and tailors communication to meet stakeholder needs.
• Analyses complex issues identifies solutions and makes sound recommendations to achieve business outcomes.
• Uses an investment management approach to inform decision-making and demonstrates flexibility to support broader team and organisational goals.

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Qualifications and experience

Youllbring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline. (Desirable)

Role specific requirements

• May involve evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

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 Wednesday 19th of August 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portalwereunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role please contact Michael Ciavarella Senior Advisor Commonwealth Program at

Redeployees

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