Planner

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 an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ . The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

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.

About the Role

MULTIPLE FULL-TIME ONGOING POSITIONS

Kickstart your planning career with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key areas of the State Planning Policy Division. These entry-level roles offer structured rotations of approximately six months in Metropolitan Planning Services, Statutory Planning Services, and Environmental Planning/Emergency Recovery—giving you diverse exposure, professional development, and a solid foundation in state planning practice.

The Planner works collaboratively to assist with the Planing portfolio's statutory responsibilities, to drive the Government's significant planning policies, strategies, systems and reforms. The role is part of a broader team that delivers key policy commitments and provides quality planning services to local government, other agencies, and the Department.

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We are seeking professionals who communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and align their work with organisational objectives. The ideal candidates will be collaborative, diplomatic, and able to influence others through logical reasoning, while maintaining strong interpersonal awareness and accountability.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Provide planning support as part of a team for one or more projects, policies, programs, processes, systems, stakeholder relationships and pieces of legislation or regulation.

• Assist with projects to meet key objectives, as instructed.

• Identify actions to address issues as they arise and take advantage of opportunities or changes in the environment to achieve improved outcomes.

• Provide advice on issues, options and solutions within a functional area of responsibility.

• Influence and negotiate to support the achievement of outcomes.

• Develop effective partnerships and networks with peers and with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the team's effectiveness through knowledge development and sharing and contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

• Work flexibly and collaboratively across the business to deliver business unit, group and DTP 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 qualification in planning or related field is required.

Desirable

• Experience in and knowledge of statutory and strategic land use planning within a metropolitan and regional planning context in Victoria.

• Knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, associated regulations, ministerial directions and other statutory instruments.

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

How to Apply

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Applications close 9pm on Thursday, the 29th of May 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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