Company description:

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.

Job description:

About the Group
Housing, Building and Land Delivery drives balanced urban growth by delivering zoned land for housing, jobs and infrastructure in State-led areas, a pipeline of government-owned land for development, and an improved building system.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term, full-time position for 3 years.

The Senior Planner is an exciting role that will input into the unlocking of zoned land across Melbourne's metropolitan growth areas. The Senior Planner will have a lead role implementing the Greenfield Subdivision Concierge, an initiative from the Economic Growth Statement, Victoria's Housing Statement and the 10-year plan for Melbourne's greenfields.

Supporting the leadership team, you will engage with developers, councils and key government agencies to identify and address barriers to timely decision-making and ensure integrated transport and land use is achieving priority Government policies and outcomes.

With demonstrated experience of working with multi-disciplinary internal expert or consultant teams to deliver complex greenfield projects and strategic planning, you will have a hands-on role as a land use planning expert facilitating outcomes in a highly complex public-sector environment.

Key Selection Criteria

Success in this role requires the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions that meet user needs, while applying strong critical thinking to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions. The role demands proven project delivery expertise, from defining tasks and guiding others to monitoring progress and achieving outcomes within agreed timeframes. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills are essential to influence effectively, build trusted relationships, and foster a culture of shared outcomes.

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Position accountabilities

This position will play a lead role in the Greenfield Subdivision Concierge program, an initiative from the Economic Growth Statement, Victoria's Housing Statement and the 10-year plan for Melbourne's greenfields.
This role leads the evaluation of complex applications to unlock zoned land in metropolitan greenfield areas, working closely with government, councils and stakeholders to deliver innovation solutions. It requires strong project management skills, the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefs and correspondence, and the capacity to provide timely advice within complex policy and political contexts. Success relies on working collaboratively across the business, meeting priorities, and fostering culturally safe and inclusive practices.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory

• A tertiary qualification in planning or a related discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Victorian planning system in a greenfield development context.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and delivering complex planning projects.

Desirable

• Minimum 6 years planning experience.
• Previous experience working in a government environment.

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 11.59pm on Wednesday, 17th September 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 Luke Shannon - Director, Connected Places at [email protected] or Shelley Bennett - Principal, Connected Places at [email protected]

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