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Department of Transport and Planning

4.2
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Department of Transport and Planning Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Government & Public Service

The Department of Transport & Planning story

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:

  • respond much faster – and give people the information they need – to make the best travel choices, especially around major network disruptions
  • make better use of existing road and rail, shifting more journeys onto rail and prioritising public transport on roads
  • respond much quicker to innovation and new transport technologies
  • take a holistic view in planning for the future, to meet demand for more than 23 million journeys a day and a tripling of freight by 2050
  • partner with others to address a range of issues, from safety to reducing environmental impacts.

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.

Recruitment Process

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:

  • a focussed STEM Program
  • a GEN Stream Program
  • an Environmental and Sustainability focussed Program
  • a Rolling Stock Development Program
  • a Planning Program &
  • a RPL Program for Refugee and Asylum Seekers

The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2024 Intake will launch on June 1st 2023

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 Masters 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 short list 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.

01/06/2023  EOI Opens

18/06/2023  EOI Closes

26/06/2023  Invites go out for 1st round interviews

03/07/2023  Shortlisting starts for AC 

16/07/2023  Invites go out for AC

17/08/2023  AC start

18/08/2023  AC finish

22/08/2023  Final Interviews Commence across next two weeks

31/08/2023  Offers go out

01/12/2023  End of Year Party and intro to previous year Grads

29/01/2024  O-Week Commences

Our Grads live to serve, 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

Remuneration & Career Growth

Our roles are spread across Regional and Metro Victoria

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.2
Overall score based on 32 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.8
Diversity
8.7
Management
8.4
Training
9.1
Work Hours
8.8
Diversity
8.7
Management
8.4
Training
9.1
Work Hours
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Getting to go on site visits and help deliver infrastructure which will positively benefit the community.
  • Employment pathways team is the best with supporting their grads/interns/trainees!
  • I like that my work gives back to the community and I like that I feel my work has a positive impact.
  • Flexible work schedule, multiple different rotations in different roles, site tours with other graduates.
  • There's great support in the grad program to pursue training opportunities aligned with interests and career aspirations
  • The team is very small so we can get a little bit overwhelmed at times.
  • Red tape
  • The frequent changes to structure. Machinery of Governments and Restructures.
  • Working for such a large organisation, it is difficult to navigate especially when you are in a new team.
  • Some days can be very unpredictable as last minute requests come through. It can be too quiet one day and overly busy the next.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • All Victoria
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
G
General Skills & Pathways
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Trades & Services
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Melbourne & Regional Victoria
Dept of Transport & Planning (Vic) has opportunities for current University Students to gain work experience working alongside Transport Professionals
Applications Close
21 Jun 2024
Start Date
ASAP
Salary
AUD 56,271 - 72,262 / Year

pro rata + Superannuation