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: Ongoing - Full-Time
Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home
Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!
We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.
About the Opportunity
The Head of Cloud & Networks plays a critical strategic and operational leadership role within VicRoads, guiding the organisation’s cloud-first vision and ensuring our technology foundations enable innovation, scalability, and exceptional service delivery for all Victorians.
In this role, you will shape and execute VicRoads’ enterprise cloud strategy, including the design, deployment, and optimisation of our cloud and network infrastructure. You’ll lead and mentor a team of Cloud Engineers to drive transformative cloud initiatives, oversee complex migrations from legacy systems, and build a secure, high-performing environment that supports the organisation’s expanding digital services and data-driven capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Design and deliver VicRoads’ cloud‑first strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and best‑practice cloud architecture.
Oversee seamless migration of applications, data, and services from legacy environments to modern cloud platforms with minimal disruption.
Optimise cloud performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency, including implementing FinOps practices.
Lead the design, deployment, and ongoing management of cloud and network infrastructure to ensure scalability and high performance.
Establish robust cloud governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, cybersecurity standards, and privacy obligations.
Implement strong security measures, including identity access management, patching, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning.
Drive innovation by exploring and integrating emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, edge computing) to enhance service delivery.
Collaborate with executive and cross‑functional stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with strategic priorities, customer experience, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Manage vendor and government stakeholder relationships to ensure value‑driven delivery of cloud and network services.
Lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence in cloud technologies.
About you
You bring deep expertise in cloud architecture, strategy, and enterprise transformation, with a proven ability to design secure, scalable and cost‑optimised cloud environments. You thrive in complex, fast‑moving organisations where technology, strategy and leadership intersect, and you’re energised by guiding teams and shaping long‑term cloud direction.
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen, as the position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance upon commencement.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Bring 10+ years of experience across cloud, networking and enterprise architecture
Hold strong technical capability across AWS and Azure cloud platforms
Can design and oversee secure, scalable and cost‑efficient cloud solutions
Have proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving cloud adoption and innovation across an organisation
Have strong skills in managing cloud budgets, optimising costs, and negotiating with vendors to achieve favourable contracts while maintaining high-quality service levels.
Have in-depth awareness of cloud security best practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance to ensure robust and legally compliant cloud operations
Communicate complex cloud concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
Build trusted executive relationships and influence strategic direction
Translate business needs into long‑term cloud roadmaps and architectural vision
Apply strong financial, commercial and risk‑management acumen
Have hands‑on experience with DevOps, automation and agile delivery
Stay across emerging trends such as serverless, edge and AI/ML
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.
For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au
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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.
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.