About the Opportunity

This is a career‑defining executive role for a visionary people leader. As Chief People Officer (CPO), you will shape and deliver contemporary people strategies and organisational change that enable the strategic direction of DTMI. You’ll steward culture and capability across complex, high‑impact environments, transforming agencies and offices into modern, productive and inclusive workplaces that power the State’s transport and major infrastructure future.

Leading the People and Culture Division, you’ll be supported by approximately 91 dedicated HR professionals, a high-performing team committed to driving DTMI’s strategic priority of

Empowering Our People.

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) contract for five (5) years with opportunity of extension(s). Suitable applicants through this process may receive further offers of employment in this or similar roles for a period of 12 months.

What you’ll lead

• Provide strategic leadership for People and Culture, delivering integrated workforce strategies that enable DTMI’s, Transport’s, and Offices’ business plans.
• Act as a cultural steward, shaping organisational capability and fostering an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
• Partner with senior leaders to influence decisions and deliver organisational reform, cultural change, and future-focused workforce solutions.
• Lead talent and capability strategies, workforce planning, and people experience initiatives to position the Department for long-term success.
• Represent DTMI on strategic forums, ensuring the Department actively contributes to and implements public sector and sector‑wide people and workforce strategies.

To know more about this exciting opportunity, please review the attached Job Description Form or contact Faye Turner, Price Consulting at faye@priceconsulting.com.au or 0408 097 434.

What you’ll bring

We are seeking a strategic values-driven leader who:

• Builds strong relationships and collaborates for the greater good.
• Thrives in complexity and adapts to change with confidence.
• Reads the environment, anticipates challenges, and acts strategically.
• Focuses on high-impact priorities and delivers results with resilience.
• Champions capability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Leads with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to public service.

Why Join DTMI

• Make a whole‑of‑portfolio impact on the State’s transport and major infrastructure agenda.
• Work with a high‑calibre executive and partners across a mission that truly matters to the community.
• Lead a modern P&C function with a focus to transform culture and capability.
• Flexibility that works for you: Access hybrid working arrangements, including work-from-home options, to support work-life balance.
• Modern workplace: Work in bright, contemporary facilities close to transport links, with a great culture and collaborative environment.

We invite you to Be Part of Something REAL. At the DTMI, we value real connection, growth, wellbeing, and purpose. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Applying is easy

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide (in Word or PDF format):

1. A detailed resume that clearly outlines the skills and experience in the context of the role.
2. A short summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the JDF and Selection Criteria.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application by 3 pm on Friday, 20th March 2026 as late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews for this position will commence on week starting 30 March 2026.

DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.