Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Planning
Reference: 6108
About the Role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 11 November 2025*
Great secondment opportunities The Development Approvals and Design Branch manages statutory planning assessments where the Minister for Planning is the responsible authority. This includes overseeing development facilitation projects, renewable energy facilities, social and affordable housing, large-scale developments in Melbourne's central city (including Docklands, Southbank, and Carlton), Fishermans Bend, Central Geelong, Central Dandenong, non-government schools across Victoria, and the Alpine resorts. The Branch also provides statutory planning advice to support broader initiatives within the Planning and Land Services Group and the Department.
Facilitate and deliver quality, technically competent and timely advice on all aspects of planning applications, planning scheme amendments, priority projects and statutory planning matters having regard to planning processes and land use, development, built form and amenity issues.Produce planning assessment reports and briefs and advice on development approvals, priority projects, planning processes and urban planning issues to inform decision making.Provide advice to senior management on complex development and built form issues and solutions and prepare assessment reports, Ministerial briefings, on time, and that demonstrate an understanding of the policy, political and legal context.Foster key stakeholder relationships and partnerships within the department and with other government agencies and key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of advice and assessments.The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Planner to deliver sustainable and impactful solutions in line with organisational values and legal obligations. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to address complex challenges and deliver quality planning outcomes for the state of Victoria.
You will apply critical thinking, strong communication, and persuasive skills to gain support for proposals and provide advice to inform decision-making. A customer-focused approach is essential to manage risks and ensure effective service delivery.
On a personal level, you will be adaptable, quickly responding to changing priorities and evolving work programs. You will approach your work with a strong sense of purpose, linking your efforts to meaningful outcomes for the community.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in statutory planning.Driver's license.What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveableProfessional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public ServicesA hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamworkOptimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubsWe prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive cultureCulture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 9:00pm on Monday 16 December, 2024
Please include a resume and cover letter.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contactErin Baden-Smith, Manager, Development Approvals and Designvia email at******
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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