Company description:

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning seeks to create thriving places and connected communities by ensuring Victoria's transport and land use is safe, sustainable and integrated. Our job is to further integrate the transport network, and land uses to improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians. Regional Transport is a Division in Transport Services Group and is responsible for providing a better transport experience connecting regional communities, businesses and visitors.

Job description:

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to protect and enhance the Transport Network through the provision of sound statutory planning advice including review of planning referrals, Transport Impact Assessment Reports, and assessment of strategic level land use decisions, including input to Municipal Strategic Statements and Planning Scheme Amendments. This role also manages the statutory consent process under the Road Management Act 2004.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

You will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties:

Exercised professional independent judgement to protect and enhance the transport network through the sound application of statutory planning functions. This includes assessment of statutory referrals, planning enquiries, VCAT and Planning Panels representation, property enquiries, providing advice to Councils and offering technical input.

Developed innovative responses to complex transport safety and traffic management issues, including review of designs and Transport Impact Assessment Reports, in accordance with DTP Traffic Engineering Manuals, Austroads Guides, and Australian Standards on various traffic management and road safety issues.

Provided support to stakeholders, fostering effective relationships through working extensively with other groups within DTP, other government agencies, municipalities, commercial and community organisations and members of the public on an individual basis in the resolution of statutory planning, strategic planning, transport safety and efficiency and traffic management issues. The suitable candidate would influence and negotiate with stakeholders on varied policies (such as access management policies, appropriate building setback standards, noise policy standards and the road declaration process) to achieve desired outcomes

Met the required delivery dates for services requested, ensuring land use management objectives and transport safety objectives are met, whilst providing timely and practical responses to stakeholders

Contributed to Regional and Corporate improvement projects, policies and guidelines in areas including Transport Safety, Statutory Planning, Traffic Management and other technical expertise.

Promote and support the Team Leader on safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities.

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills by interpreting and applying relevant guidelines (e.g., statutory planning processes, DTP Traffic Engineering Manuals, Austroads Guides, and Australian Standards). Where guidelines are unavailable, independently or collaboratively analyzes available information to determine the best course of action. Proactively manages stakeholders, ensuring constructive engagement with internal and external partners, including government agencies, municipalities, and community organizations, while addressing concerns with timely and practical solutions. Provides expert knowledge in precincts and placemaking, applying strategic and statutory planning expertise to inform decision-making and respond to planning applications. Maintains a future-focused approach by considering broader economic, social, and political contexts, integrating new technologies to improve processes, and supporting organizational change. Effectively influences and persuades others by adapting communication to different audiences, linking ideas to shared values and goals, and strategically addressing objections.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a collaborative and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be comfortable responding to changing priorities and working closely with teams across different organizations. With a strong focus on outcomes, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the branch, helping others understand the broader impact of their work on the community. Your ability to foster a supportive and cooperative team culture, share information effectively, and assist colleagues in challenging situations will be key to your success in this role.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

Experience in statutory or strategic planning, traffic engineering or transport planning.

Tertiary qualification in Planning or Engineering.

Role Specific Requirements

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

Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on 13th April 2025. For further information about the role please contact Elke Cummins , Manager Statutory Planning at [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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