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About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 
  

About the role 
Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities. Land Registry Services (LRS) within Land Services Victoria (LSV) provides secure and accurate registration of property, plan and water share transactions under the Transfer of Land Act 1958, the Subdivision Act 1988 and related legislation. LRS ensures the integrity of Victoria’s land register and the accuracy of cadastral boundaries that underpin property ownership, subdivision, infrastructure delivery and land development.

This role develops and improves governance frameworks for commercial and data arrangements, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements. It works closely with government stakeholders and a private operator to manage risks, maintain service standards, while contributing to the alignment of broader system settings that support a high-performing land registry. The role also supports reporting, performance monitoring, strategic planning, and cultural safety. 
 

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Operates effectively in complex political and organisational environments, using strategic insight to anticipate change and ensure alignment with public sector values.
• Influences and builds strong stakeholder relationships, managing competing needs and driving consensus through clear, long-term engagement strategies.
• Champions service excellence and continuous improvement, focusing on delivering meaningful, community-focused outcomes and removing barriers to success.
• Leads change with resilience and adaptability, encouraging openness, challenging existing approaches, and guiding others through uncertainty.
• Brings strong leadership, governance, and project management capability, with experience in government, complex programs, and contract environments, including the ability to interpret and apply contractual and legal frameworks to manage risk and performance.
  
  

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Strong experience delivering complex programs in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contract management and governance, including the ability to interpret and apply contractual and legal frameworks to manage risk, performance and compliance outcomes.
• Well-developed project management capability, including risk identification, performance monitoring, decision-making, and influencing stakeholders.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in law, finance, economics or project management or equivalent experience would be highly regarded, with the ability to perform sedentary desk-based work and occasional manual handling tasks.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

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 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 2nd July 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Susheila Vijendran, Executive Director, Land Registry Services, at [email protected].

Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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