Company description:

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.

Transport Services is a Division the Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians. The Metropolitan Transport Division maintains and renews existing assets and plans, develops and delivers upgrades to the metropolitan road network, pedestrian, cycling, bus and tram infrastructure. We manage the metropolitan bus contracts, overseeing operator performance and asset management. The Metropolitan Roads Capital Delivery branch leads the delivery of capital projects across the Victorian metropolitan road network.

Job description:

About the Role
Full time - Ongoing

The Statutory Planner will utilise their extensive knowledge in road access planning to provide written responses to planning permit applications affecting the operation of the arterial road and public transport network of various complexities and supports other Statutory Planners in the review of such applications.

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Position Outcomes

• Under broad supervision delivers written responses to planning permit applications for land use developments affecting the operation of the arterial road and public transport network
• Represents DTP in discussions with internal and external stakeholders on planning matters
• Under broad supervision, prepares submissions to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and planning panels
• Assesses and provide written and verbal advice on utility work proposals against proposals for future road works and public transport upgrades
• Prepares and maintains reporting and performance measures by timely completion of tasks and updating of record management systems

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - As a Statutory Planner, you will exercise professional judgement in the application of statutory planning processes and DTP policies while responding to planning referrals, inquiries and proposed planning scheme amendments. You will communicate effectively with stakeholders, peers, and professional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration. You will contribute to the preparation of submissions for VCAT and Panel hearings and demonstrate the ability to draft quality correspondence, reports, and briefs. You will proactively identify planning and organising issues that may impact outcomes and escalate them appropriately. Additionally, you will contribute effectively to team meetings, discussions, and activities

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.

• Driver's license.

What we offer

• 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.

How to Apply

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 23 March 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.

For more information, contact Jorine Bothma via [email protected]

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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