Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Planning
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7589
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term, full time Position for 3 years.
The Planner position is an exciting role that will assist reform the planning and delivery of greenfield growth areas and significant precincts. Supporting the Principal and Senior Planner along with the Connected Places leadership team, you will work with land use and transport planners at State and local levels to ensure integrated transport and land use is achieving priority Government policies and outcomes.
The Planner will provide support in implementing initiatives from the Economic Growth Statement, Victoria’s Housing Statement and the 10-year plan for Melbourne’s greenfields. This work will include research, preparing reports, correspondence and briefs, providing technical advice, coordination of activities relating to the program and more generally provide support to the team in achieving its’ objectives.
The role requires a motivated individual with demonstrated experience working as part of a team, ability to grasp technical concepts, project delivery, stakeholder management and governance in the public or private sectors.
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Position Outcomes
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative professional to join our team in supporting the development and delivery of major land use planning and development initiatives across growth areas and significant precincts. In this role, you will demonstrate strong project management skills to ensure coordinated, integrated, and innovative transport and land use outcomes. You will work closely with government agencies, local councils, and key stakeholders to address complex planning challenges, while providing timely and strategic advice to senior management. The successful candidate will contribute to major government projects and initiatives, support team knowledge-sharing, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. A commitment to cultural safety and the ability to work flexibly across the business to achieve departmental goals are essential.
Key Selection Criteria
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Strategic Planning (Applied)In addition to the above, the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in shifting priorities while fostering a supportive, collaborative team environment and effectively engaging others to resolve complex issues.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Desirable
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 11.59pm on Sunday, 6th of July 2025.
All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Ella Adams – Principal Connected places 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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