Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Planning
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 1499
The Project Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring strategic and statutory planning decisions effectively implement the biodiversity requirements of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) Program. The role supports the delivery of the MSA Programs commitments through the Victorian Planning System and under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The role is focused on providing input to planning processes to protect and secure conservation areas within Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary consistent with requirements of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors (BCS). This involves working with the Department of Transport and Planning and local councils to ensure Planning Scheme Amendments associated with precinct structure plans incorporate the necessary planning controls to implement the requirements of the BCS. It also involves responding to statutory referrals that relate to subdivision and development to ensure conservation areas are protected during development and secured for conservation purposes in perpetuity. The role provides advice to internal and external stakeholders stakeholders on the MSA planning requirements and secondary consents under the MSA Program’s Part 10 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
The Project Officer will liaise closely with stakeholders such as growth area councils, the Department of Transport and Planning, Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, landowners, developers and their consultants.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
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Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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