Senior Project Officer

Work type: Ongoing - Full Time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPSG5

Occupation: Planning

Location: CBD

Reference: 7353

About the Role

The Senior Project Officer will work in a team to deliver a significant package of planning reforms to Victoria's State Planning and to improve the efficiency, quality, outcomes and timeliness of decision-making processes. The role requires a motivated individual with demonstrated experience in statutory planning, project delivery, stakeholder management and governance in the public and private sectors.

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We are seeking a a results-driven professional with a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, capable of guiding planning processes, building partnerships, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking, impactful communication, and a collaborative mindset to drive sustainable, values-based outcomes.

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

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Planning, or a related field, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex land use planning projects is required.

• Driver's License.
• May occasionally involve evening or weekend work during emergencies including occasional overnight, regional and interstate travel.

• 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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Applications close Thursday 5 June 2025 at 11.59PM