VicRoads purpose is to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to communities throughout Victoria by managing the Victorian arterial road network and its use as an integral part of the overall transport system.
VicRoads aims are to:
- Achieve ongoing reductions in the number and severity of road crashes and the resultant cost of road trauma.
- Assist economic and regional development by managing and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the road transport system.
- Develop a more integrated and sustainable road transport system.
- Minimise the impact of roads and traffic on the community and enhance the environment through the responsible planning and management of the transport system.
- Build effective, equitable and efficient relationships with all customers by providing them with convenient access to services that meet their needs and enable VicRoads to deliver cost effective services to the community.
VicRoads values identify the behaviours that are important to us as we go about our business. They underpin our ability to effectively serve the community and meet our challenges. Our words, actions and decisions will reflect these values.
- be honest, open and transparent
- use our powers responsibly
- report improper conduct
- avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest
- strive to earn and sustain a high level of public trust.
- provide frank, impartial and timely advice to the Government
- provide high quality services to the Victorian community
- identify and promote best practice.
- make decisions and provide advice on merit and without bias, inconsistency, favouritism or self interest
- act fairly by objectively considering all relevant facts and fair criteria
- implement Government policies and programs equitably.
- work to achieve clear objectives in a transparent manner
- accept responsibility for our decisions and actions
- seek to achieve the best use of resources
- submit ourselves to appropriate scrutiny.
- treat colleagues, other public officials and members of the Victorian community fairly and objectively
- ensure freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying
- use the views of others to improve outcomes.
- demonstrate and promote the organisation's values
- communicate clear directions for the future
- provide an environment that allows staff to do their best work
- recognise and value staff for their contributions and accomplishments
- help staff to identify and fulfil their professional potential.
- make decisions and provide advice consistent with human rights
- actively implement, promote and support human rights