State Engagement Manager
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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: Permanent Ongoing
- Usual work location: 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne / Work from home
About the opportunity
The State Engagement Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to manage strategic collaboration between VicRoads and State stakeholders. This position is key in developing and maintaining strong effective relationships to support the successful delivery of joint priorities initiatives and projects.
Operating within the Joint Operating Model and embedded Governance Forums the role ensures all engagement activities are aligned with VicRoads obligations under the Concession Deed. It plays a vital role in ensuring that requests from both VicRoads and the State are effectively managed and fulfilled contributing to seamless project delivery and long-term stakeholder partnerships.
About you
An experienced collaborative and adaptable professional with a proven track record in managing governance and state engagement within complex regulatory frameworks. Skilled at fostering credible partnerships and coordinating joint forums to support smooth project delivery. Known for exceptional attention to detail when reviewing and analysing complex information to ensure compliance and alignment with contractual obligations.
You demonstrate a strong focus on outcomes while effectively balancing competing priorities in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills enable meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders and successful achievement of objectives.
- Tertiary qualifications in law governance or a related field.
- Proven experience managing state engagement and governance processes
- Strong ability to coordinate joint forums and manage governance outputs
- Expertise in reviewing complex information to ensure compliance with frameworks and contracts
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance and problem-solving
Our culture
Innovation powers progress but it doesnt 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 were 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 via the Apply button. Please note applications close Tuesday 7th October 2025.
For a copy of the Position Description please email
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VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.
VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
