Department of Transport and Planning

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Road Safety Victoria within the Department of Transport and Planning, leads the efforts of all road safety partners to deliver a collective response across government, our industry partners, and the Victorian community to create a safe road environment that supports all road users regardless of mode to make safe choices aimed to reduced road trauma as we work towards the vision of zero deaths on Victorian roads by 2050.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

*This is a Fixed Term 3 Months Position*

The Road Safety intern positions will be based in the School Crossing Risk Assessment Framework (SCRAF) project team within the Road Safety Policy, Education and Partnerships (PEP) branch of Road Safety Victoria. The interns will be provided opportunities to undertake project support activities to implement the SCRAF, a new methodology for assessing road safety risks at school crossings, and to pilot new infrastructure treatments. Interns will be provided with training on the SCRAF methodology and tools, including onsite training to observe how the SCRAF works and practise how to use it in a real live environment.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Provide support setting sites up and assigning councils for data collection.
• Support in reviewing council and traffic survey data.
• Provide over the phone support relating to the use of the apps associated with onsite data collection.
• Undertake research such as a literature review into potential treatments for trial under the Framework.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who organizes information logically and tailors their messaging to engage diverse audiences effectively. They will have a keen analytical mindset, using critical thinking to assess challenges and develop logical solutions. A strong grasp of data literacy is essential, allowing them to present information clearly and identify anomalies. Their ability to problem-solve and communicate with impact will drive successful project support outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Must be currently enrolled in a civil engineering or a traffic engineering related course at a university (undergraduate, Masters or PhD) with at least 6 months remaining to end of enrolment.
• Research, analysis and written communication skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• There maybe an opportunity to participate in the software development of the GIS based SCRAF system. To participate in this, knowledge in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript would be advantageous.

 What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 16th December 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Matt Bennett - Pilot Project Manager at matt.bennett@transport.vic.gov.au  

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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