Lead Product Designer - Mobile

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
• Usual work location: Melbourne CBD/Hybrid

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Product Designer champion in best practice design for all mobile platforms to join our Product and Experience team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how Victorians interact with our services. This role offers an opportunity to combine hands-on design expertise with leadership, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions that meet customer needs while aligning with organisational objectives. With a revitalised focus on our mobile applications, this is your chance to lead the design of a key digital channel and influence how millions Victorians engage with our services daily.

About you

• 5+ years of combined product design and leadership experience, with a proven track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams and delivering impactful outcomes.
• Self-Directed and Accountable. You take ownership of tasks and outcomes, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to delivering high-quality results while holding yourself accountable for decisions and actions.
• Expert facilitator, adept at leading workshops, design sprints, and collaborative sessions to align teams, surface insights, and drive strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep expertise in research-driven, user-centred design methodologies, seamlessly integrating insights into every stage of the design lifecycle.
• Thrive in dynamic, evolving environments, bringing a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

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.

Ensure you attach your current CV along with a link or attachments showcasing examples of your previous work.

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.