Scheme Manager (Dealers)

Department of Transport and PlanningCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

8 days ago

Job description

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Position Information

Title : Scheme Manager (Dealers)
Requisition ID : 8736
Work Type : Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period : Not Applicable
Location : Melbourne - East
Date Posted : 28 Oct 2025
Salary : VPS6.2 - $162,077.00 - $185,518 + Superannuation

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

About The Role

This position is responsible for managing a network of vehicle dealerships engaged to deliver new and used vehicle and transfer of registration services to customers. The role will build effective relationships with relevant stakeholders and industry groups.

We are seeking a strategic and adaptable leader with proven experience in delivering complex programs, managing large-scale partner networks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and performance standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills, with the ability to drive strategic outcomes, foster collaboration, and deliver business improvements in a dynamic environment. The incumbent will have staff reporting from two locations (Ringwood and Sunshine) and will be required to visit occasionally.

Position Accountabilities

Effectively lead, manage, motivate and develop team members to support and deliver operational and technical needs of critical vehicle safety, certification and registration schemes.

Exercise independent professional judgement to lead and manage operational and delivery needs of vehicle safety, certification and registration schemes, in accordance with strategic corporate initiatives, requirements and performance indicators.

Use specialist expertise to brief, advise and make recommendations to high level stakeholders in matters relating to vehicle safety, certification and registration, sometimes in the absence of defined operational policies and procedures.

Lead and encourage the application of creative and advanced problem‑solving skills to resolve complex operational issues and queries of a vehicle safety, certification and registration nature in consultation and collaboration with experts across government and industry bodies.

Identify, propose, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives and projects to advance endorsed Business Area and Divisional strategies and plans.

Proactively and confidently partner and work collaboratively with key internal and external peers and stakeholders and demonstrate advanced negotiation and influencing skills to achieve endorsed business outcomes and deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

Victorian Driver License without any restriction which precludes the incumbent from performing the inherent requirements of the position and which cannot be reasonably accommodated (mandatory).

Other Position‑Specific Requirements

Qualifications or demonstrated experience in project / program delivery (desirable).

May be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirement.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high‑performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What We Offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

Pre‑employment Checks and Employment Conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. 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. Non‑VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How To Apply

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Applications close at 11 : 59pm on Tuesday, the 11th of November 2025 . Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal; we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

Contact

For further information about the role, please contact Faye Daikos, Senior Manager Vehicle Safety Standards via faye.daikos@transport.vic.gov.au.

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