Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Occupation: Planning
Reference: VG/50964431A/
Job posted: 24/10/2024
Closes: 07/11/2024
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
Work location: Negotiable
Join a newly created team of planners in a dedicated Housing Unit working to support the assessment of housing projects across the state.
Your knowledge of the Victoria Planning Provisions and exposure to statutory planning processes will ensure that you can prepare high quality, timely referral advice to decision makers in the planning process. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across DEECA including technical experts on biodiversity matters and the ability to foster and maintain relationships with key partners across DEECA and other government stakeholders. The role will benefit from the positive workplace culture and flexible working arrangements within DEECA and be supported by a dynamic team of professionals across the branch.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/QualificationsA tertiary qualification in land use planning and experience in application of Victoria's planning system and environmental regulation framework is mandatory.Contemporary understanding of the Victoria Planning Provisions and the development of place-based strategic plans is desirable.Experience in preparing and delivering land use planning advice and managing approval inputs into environmental impact assessment is desirable.An understanding of current issues in regional planning and environmental consideration when planning for residential growth.This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 07 November 2024.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part-time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
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