About Us The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes. The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life. The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians. Planning and Heritage Practice is a branch within Transport Services and is responsible for developing state wide consistency and capability for heritage and land use planning matters and provides specialist expertise to support transport planning and transport infrastructure delivery on behalf of the Head, Transport for Victoria. About the Role To access the full position description, please click here. The Manager, Statutory Planning Facilitation leads a team of urban planners that provide complex and authorititive statutory planning advice to ensure that the State Transport System is protected as land use change occurs. This includes preparing guidance, technical material (like practice notes) and delivering training to support statutory decision making on behalf of the Head, Transport for Victoria. The position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and essential support to DTP regions who prepare planning permit referral responses. The position will prepare submissions and represent the Head, Transport for Victoria at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal if required. Your outcomes and accountabilties, • Lead and contribute to the development of authoritative land use planning advice and guidance pursuant to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to support statutory decision making on behalf of the Head, Transport for Victoria. • Exercise analytical and problem-solving skills to pre-empt and mitigate risks in relation to statutory decision-making matters. • Develop a community of practice within the Transport Portfolio to support sharing of expertise and best practice statutory decision making. • Oversee and undertake the preparation of statutory materials and guidance • Prepare accurate, concise, timely and relevant advice and documentation, briefings, correspondence, submissions and reports to articulate complex planning concepts for a range of audiences including Ministers and departmental executives; • Develop strong relationships with key
