Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Planning
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 8322
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.
Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term Position until 31 December 2025
The focus of the role is to coordinate the workflow of the Statutory Planning Referral team and respond to low-risk planning applications (Triage applications). You will be working mainly with the Statutory Referral team in the Barwon South West Grampians Region. This role is also responsible for analysis/ interpretation and presentation of the statutory planning team’s incoming and outgoing data. This role requires excellent oversight of the priorities of the Team and an ability to manage strong and competing demands for time and attention. The role requires a self-managing organiser with the ability to provide support to the team, as well as Management.
Position Accountabilities
PD Please click here: PD Statutory Planning Officer
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful You demonstrate the ability to apply systems thinking to understand how your work connects with broader processes, people, and structures, using these concepts to address complex issues within your area. You take responsibility for outcomes, ensuring your work aligns with organisational objectives while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and timeliness. Collaborative by nature, you share information, acknowledge contributions, and support others to achieve team goals. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, even under pressure. You also apply statutory planning principles by assessing development proposals against established rules and regulations to ensure compliance with existing planning provisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Other information
Driver’s License
Travel between offices may be required and overnight stays may be 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
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Applications close at 09.00am on Wednesday, 24 Sept 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, Greg Hayes - Team Leader Statutory Planning Barwon South West Grampians at [email protected] or 0407 928 054.
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