Principal Sustainable Development Planner

7 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Full time

The Principal Sustainable Development Planner will provide high level technical land use planning expertise to inform the delivery of complex planning and priority projects for government.

The position will also assist with the delivery of complex planning projects, including scoping, review and assessment of projects. The Principal Planner will mentor, coach and guide project teams. The Principal Planner is a member of the Development Approvals and Design team. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • A relevant qualification in Planning is required.
  • A thorough working knowledge of the planning system is required.
  • Proven technical leadership skills and expertise, including demonstrated capacity to provide strategic advice, direction and guidance in a complex business environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of complex land use planning projects in the public or private sectors is required.
This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2023.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 03 January 2023.

Other relevant information:

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.

DELWP 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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