The integrated Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) plans and operates transport in a way that matches the people and products that travel on it, focusing on the destination, rather than which mode we use. Victoria’s population is growing fast, driving demand and powering the economy.
Victoria is facing a period of intense growth and change - with the state's population forecast to reach 11 million by 2056. Growth is driving the government’s record $90-billion investment in strategic transport infrastructure to expand and modernise the network.
An integrated approach to Victoria's transport system makes the best use of what we have now, plans for the future, and establishes a blueprint to take advantage of the opportunities. As Victoria undergoes a generational shift in transport technologies, we'll be there to help manage the network and empower people in their transport choices.
Our integrated approach ensures we are able to:
The new Department's structure reflects the importance of working with the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority and the State's Planning Authorities. Working together allows us to meet the transport and infrastructure needs of Australia's fastest-growing state and economy while managing a record $90-billion investment in infrastructure.
DTP is committed to inclusive and authentic recruitment with our first nations people, women and gender diverse people, the LGBTIQ+ community and people living with disabilities. That’s why we urge people in these groups to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, or your skills don’t perfectly align. You might still be the right candidate or be the right fit for another role.
DTP's Grad Programs won the Best Grad Program for 2022 as voted by Australian Graduates in a survey by AAGE as well as being named
GradAustralia 2022's "Fast Movers", and include:
You're invited to apply via the posting on GradAustralia and will be asked to supply your Resume, your most recent transcripts (plus your undergrad's, if working on your Master or PhD), your Visa details and to complete a basic set of questions. Please ensure you answer these questions as they will be used for sorting and screening purposes.
Once applications close, we long-list applications into the various streams and then invite around 350 to complete the first round of interviews which is managed online.
From that interview, we further shortlist to 100 participants who will be invited to an Assessment Centre (AC)(virtual).
Our Hiring Managers (HM's) select 2 participants per vacancy to have a 2nd interview with a panel made up of the Employment Pathways (EP) Team and the HMs' team. This is not only an opportunity for us to learn more about you, but for you to learn more about the team that you might join.
If offered a position within the Grad Programs, pre-employment checks include Police Checks, Vaccination Checks, VEVO and Transcript validations and Reference Checks.
Our Award-Winning Grad Programs run for 2 years and offer 4 x 6-month rotations across the Department.
Our Grads live to serve, and take pride in working within and for the Victorian Community. They're the smartest people in the room because we hire great potential and then give them the professional and technical training to deliver on that promise. Finally, our Grads are the top dogs in the industry, overseeing programs and projects worth millions during their placement and to that end, develop communication and project management skills second to none and work on some of the most interesting and important transport and infrastructure advancements in the history of Victoria.
Be part of making history and Plan Your Career Journey with DTP
Our roles are spread across Regional and Metro Victoria
Engineer (Geotechnical) Graduate at Department of Transport and Planning
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a major in Civil at Swinburne University of Technology
Financer Officer Graduate at Department of Transport and Planning
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Economics) at University of Melbourne