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About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning seeks to create thriving places and connected communities by ensuring Victoria's transport and land use is safe, sustainable and integrated. Our job is to further integrate the transport network, and land uses to 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.
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.
Planning and Land Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and manages the state's planning, land use, and property systems as well as assessment of environment, heritage and development matters. The Group administers statutory planning responsibilities and facilitates urban development and is responsible for a number of significant Statutory Authorities and Administrative Offices including Planning Panels Victoria.
The State Planning Division provides development of planning policy, emergency recovery coordination, administration of statutory planning processes relating to planning scheme amendments, planning permit applications, and environmental impact assessments including major infrastructure project assessments and approvals and implementation of planning reform.
Job description:About the Role
2 x FULL TIME ONGOING POSTIONS AVAILABLE - The usual place of work will be based in Ballarat or Geelong, depending on operational requirements and candidate preference.
The Senior Planner will be responsible for preparing planning scheme amendments work and related briefs and providing recommendations to department executives and the Minister for Planning. It requires a motivated individual with demonstrated experience in statutory planning, project delivery, stakeholder management and governance in the public or private sectors.
To access the Position Description, please click here.
We are seeking a results-driven professional with expertise in guiding organisational planning, stakeholder management, and navigating political and organisational contexts. The ideal candidate will be an influential communicator and collaborative problem solver who embraces adaptability, drives performance through shared vision, and champions public sector values.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
• Provide high-level and timely advice to the Minister and the executive team of the Group on significant planning issues within the region.
• Prepare high-quality authoritative reports, papers, presentations, briefs and correspondence.
• Maintain standard practices and processes for managing projects to reduce project related risks, in line with departmental or government practices and standards.
• Identify emerging issues and ensure appropriate responses, including risk analyses and the preparation of reports for consideration by the Executive Director, government, management and stakeholders.
• Initiate, maintain and manage relationships with key stakeholders, gain cooperation and influence complex, contentious and sensitive matters within established parameters.
• Support the team's effectiveness through knowledge development and sharing and contribute to a positive and collaborative culture in the workplace.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across the business to deliver business unit, group and departmental priorities and initiatives as required.
• Practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.
• In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Planning, or a related field, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex land use planning projects is required.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
• Driver's License.
• May occasionally involve evening or weekend work during emergencies including occasional overnight, regional and interstate travel.
What we offer
• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture 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 9pm on Thursday, the 5th of June 2025.
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 contact Redd Peters, Planning Support Officer via [email protected].
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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