Concession Deed Manager

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

• Annual salary range: Commensurate with experience
• Employment type: Permanent / Ongoing
• Usual work location: 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne / Work from Home

About the opportunity

The Manager, Concession Deed plays a critical leadership role within the Concession Deed Management team, overseeing the interpretation and application of the 40‑year Concession Deeds underpinning the Joint Venture between VicRoads and the State Government. This role provides expert contractual advice to support strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and manage risk across the business.

You will enable informed decision‑making by balancing legal, commercial and operational considerations, while building strong stakeholder relationships. Leading a small team, you will drive effective governance, continuous improvement and capability uplift across concession deed management practices.

About you

You are an experienced contract and governance professional with strong legal or commercial management credentials, ideally gained within government, joint venture or highly regulated environments. This role requires a strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and compliance with privacy, data security and ethical standards. An outcomes‑focused approach supports the effective management of competing priorities in fast‑paced settings, while maintaining high attention to detail and alignment with governance frameworks.

Clear, confident communication underpins the ability to provide credible advice and influence stakeholders at all levels. A collaborative mindset enables strong relationships across diverse business units and government partners. In a line management capacity, the role demonstrates leadership through coaching and capability development, embedding ethical behaviours, driving continuous improvement and using digital tools to deliver efficient, customer‑focused outcomes that strengthen business performance and maintain trust with government and the community.

• Provide expert contractual and commercial advice aligned to governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with privacy, data security and information management requirements
• Demonstrate ethical leadership and foster a culture of integrity and accountability
• Build and manage effective relationships with internal and government stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement, digital enablement and efficient ways of working
• Relevant tertiary qualifications with demonstrated senior‑level experience in complex legal, contract and commercial management environments.

Our culture

Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.

What we offer

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Please note applications close Tuesday 10th February 2026.

For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]  

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VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.