Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Planning
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7407
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.
We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
About the Role
This is a leadership role within the State Planning division which support Ministerial statutory planning responsibilities including the Development Facilitation Program (DFP).
The branch assists with efficient decision making by processing enquiries, pre-applications and conducting quality assurance on new applications. The role brings proponents and key decision-makers together early in the development process to achieve the best design, planning and development outcomes.
The successful candidate will be a technical specialist in urban planning and be able to lead projects, develop and facilitate proposals, provide well thought out advice and be able to contribute and lead a dynamic team.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a dynamic professional experienced in collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering impactful communication. You will partner with stakeholders to co-create innovative solutions, navigate complex organisational and political contexts, and influence decision-making to achieve sustainable outcomes. With a strong focus on customer needs, you will tailor services, manage risks, and ensure high-quality results that align with organisational values and priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
What we offer
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 11:59 pm on Monday 30th 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 Adam Henson, Director Planning Facilitation via 0436619995 or [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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