The Victorian government has appointed Jeroen Weimar as the secretary of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), commencing from January 27, 2025.
During the pandemic, Weimer led Victoria’s operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including testing and vaccination.
Most recently, as deputy secretary of Housing Statement Implementation at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Weimer worked on and supported Ministers in delivering a series of major new reforms to Victoria’s planning system to build more homes, which were announced in October 2024.
Weimer has significant logistical and leadership experience in transport and planning, boasting over 10 years working in the industry.
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He has held roles as head of transport services at the Department of Transport, CEO of VicRoads, and CEO of Public Transport Victoria, where he worked to deliver a more reliable and accessible network for Victorians. He was also previously COO of Transport for London.
“I look forward to the energy and enthusiasm he will bring to the task of leading teams that will deliver the ongoing transformation of the transport network and the Government’s agenda to build more homes,” premier Jacinta Allan says.
“His extensive experience in logistics, public transport operations, service delivery and organisational reform has established him as an innovative leader.”
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