Project Officer

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Company description:

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

Job description:

About the group

Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 31st December 2026.

The Project Officer Statutory Reform will work in a team to deliver a significant package of planning reform options to the Victoria Planning Provisions to improve the efficiency, quality, outcomes and timeliness of decision-making processes.  The Project Officer Statutory Reform will also be responsible for ensuring the provision high-level advice, reasoned recommendations, and innovative policy and statutory options and solutions to highly complex issues.

Key Selection Criteria

Success in this role requires the ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgement to resolve complex issues, drawing on legislation, guidelines, and consultation where necessary to make informed decisions. It demands strong project delivery skills, with a focus on defining and coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and taking corrective action to achieve agreed outcomes. Equally important is the capacity to build trusted stakeholder relationships, tailor communication to diverse audiences, and engage with impact and credibility, even in challenging or sensitive situations.

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Position accountabilities

This role supports the development and delivery of reforms to the Victoria Planning Provisions, providing high-level advice, innovative solutions and well-reasoned recommendations on complex statutory and policy issues. It requires effective project management to meet business objectives, strong stakeholder engagement across government and industry, and the ability to draft authoritative documents that inform decision-making. The position also involves representing the team in key forums, leading projects where appropriate, and fostering a collaborative, culturally safe environment that drives continual improvement.

Qualifications and experience

  • A relevant qualification in Planning, or a related field, is required.
  • Working knowledge of the Victoria Planning Provisions and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 is required, with statutory and/or strategic planning experience in state government, local government or consulting practice.
  • An understanding of government policies and strategies, with an emphasis on transport and land use, combined with a sound knowledge of government processes involved with progressing budgets, plans, strategy, policy, regulation and legislation is required.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 20th October 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Franca Tripodi - Manager Statutory Projects at

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