Department of Transport and Planning - Governance

The staff, statutory functions and powers of PTV and VicRoads, excluding registration and licensing functions and some heavy vehicle functions, have been transferred or delegated to DTP under relevant statutory instruments under the Transport Integration Act 2010 and the Public Administration Act 2004.

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Secretary, Department of Transport and Planning
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DTP works closely with the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) in delivering the major transport projects in planning and construction.

DTP and MTIA ensure major construction activities and disruptions are coordinated across the transport network, including plans to keep people moving through major works periods.

MTIA is comprised of the following project teams:

Level Crossing Removal Project
North East Link Project
West Gate Tunnel Project
Major Road Projects Victoria
Rail Projects Victoria

Secretary, Department of Transport and Planning

Paul Younis was appointed Secretary of the Department of Transport on 26 March 2019.

Mr Younis, who had been acting in the role since the Department was created on 1 January 2019, was Deputy Head of Transport for Victoria (2017-2019) where he steered the planning and coordination of key transport projects.

Originally from Victoria's south-west, Mr Younis has extensive experience in running regional and metropolitan councils and infrastructure projects.

The Secretary also holds the position of Head, Transport for Victoria - a statutory office established under the Transport Integration Act 2010.

The Head plays a key strategic role in ensuring Victoria’s growing transport system is integrated and coordinated.

Department of Transport and Planning organisation chart

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Our ministers

The Department of Transport and Planning supports and provides advice to four transport sector ministers. Visit the Victorian Government media centre for the latest transport media releases.