Director, Land Planning and Environment

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Energy, Environment And Climate Action Full time
About Vic Grid

Vic Grid is a leading organization in the field of renewable energy, dedicated to ensuring Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages our employees, providing them with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Land Planning and Environment to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and leading a successful and talented team, providing project-wide leadership and strategic direction for all Planning, Urban Design, Land, Sustainability and Environment matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expertise and leadership around land, planning and environmental issues impacting the planning and delivery of Vic Grid projects.
  • Provide authoritative advice on a range of land, planning and environmental issues while working closely with government departments and industry stakeholders.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of planning functions across Vic Grid, including leading planning and heritage, and other relevant approval processes to facilitate project implementation.
  • Manage planning and approvals processes, including planning scheme amendment material, permit applications, environmental referrals, and other approvals documentation as required.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of the Victorian planning and approvals process and legislation relevant to the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
  • An excellent understanding of heritage, cultural and indigenous issues and experience in managing their impact on infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and provide sound technical advice on planning and environmental matters within a major infrastructure project or construction environment.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in urban planning, urban geography, environmental management, environmental science, or a similar discipline.
What We Offer

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace that values our employees' contributions. We offer a range of benefits, including career advancement and professional development opportunities, mental health and wellbeing offerings, and annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments.

About Us

Vic Grid is an Administrative Office established in relation to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.



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