Title:  Statutory Planner

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About the role  

We are currently seeking to fill two (2) Ongoing fulltime positions for the Statutory Planner role (11201 and 11213) based in Benalla (North Eastern Victoria) These roles fall within DTP’s Transport Services division as delegated functions under the Head, Transport for Victoria. 

The Statutory Planner provides planning advice on developments and land use proposals that may affect the transport network. The role assesses planning applications, transport impact assessments and planning scheme amendments, ensuring transport considerations are integrated into planning decisions and comply with Victorian legislation. Referrals to this unit typically emanate from Clause 52.29 and 66.02-11of the Planning Scheme (among other projects). 

Key responsibilities include reviewing planning referrals, advising on road safety, traffic management and access matters, engaging with councils and stakeholders, and providing clear recommendations on complex applications. The role also contributes to strategic planning projects, prepares correspondence and briefing notes, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and ensures statutory deadlines are met. 

What we’re looking for  

You’re someone who:  

• Has statutory planning and/or engineering (traffic safety) knowledge/experience and can provide sound advice on both routine and complex planning matters.  

• Communicates clearly and confidently, adapting messages to different audiences and influencing positive outcomes.  

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs and managing issues constructively.  

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills, consistently meeting statutory deadlines.  

• Thinks strategically, aligning day-to-day work with broader organisational, transport and community objectives.  

Click here to access the Position Description.  

Qualifications and experience  

You’ll bring:  

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Statutory Planning or Traffic and Transport Engineering, and/or equivalent professional experience. 

• Knowledge of traffic and transport planning principles, including the ability to assess Transport Impact Assessment Reports, with experience in statutory planning and growth area development desirable. 

• Current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake occasional travel to regional and rural Victoria. 

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions   

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.  

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.   

How to apply  

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.  

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 .

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. 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 Xavier White, Principal Planner at xavier.white@transport.vic.gov.au.   

Redeployees  

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy 

Important information 

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