Director Planning Facilitation

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 

About the role 

This is a Fixed Term Position (Executive contract up to 3 years)

The Director Planning Facilitation leads DTP’s Planning Facilitation branch, serving as the primary entry point for major development and infrastructure proposals. The role supports the Minister for Planning by guiding projects through Victoria’s planning and environmental assessment processes, coordinating stakeholders, reducing project risks, and enabling timely, informed decisions on priority investments.

The position provides strategic leadership for complex projects, oversees approval and assessment pathways, and delivers high-quality advice to executives and Ministers. It also builds strong partnerships across government, industry and regulatory agencies, while leading a high-performing team responsible for project facilitation, pre-application advice, coordination and quality assurance.

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Builds strong partnerships across government, industry and stakeholders, fostering collaboration to co-design solutions, test ideas and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Thinks strategically and solves complex problems by considering broader government, policy and community impacts to develop sustainable, long-term solutions.
• Navigates political and organisational environments effectively, balancing competing priorities while ensuring decisions align with legislative, ethical and organisational requirements.
• Influences and communicates with impact, building support for initiatives, securing stakeholder buy-in and providing clear, targeted advice to inform decision-making.
• Maintains a strong customer and outcomes focus, adapting quickly to changing priorities, managing risks effectively and connecting team efforts to broader organisational and community outcomes.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in urban planning, statutory planning or a related discipline, with deep expertise in the assessment and facilitation of complex major development, infrastructure and environmental approval proposals.
• Demonstrated experience navigating and advising on statutory planning approvals, planning scheme amendments, environmental effects processes and other relevant approval pathways for strategically significant proposals, along with leading the assessment and facilitation of complex major development and infrastructure projects across metropolitan and regional contexts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and leadership capability, with strong strategic judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence outcomes, resolve complex issues, deliver practical and defensible solutions in contested environments, and lead high-performing teams in complex policy, planning or project settings.

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 Friday, 3rd 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 Adam Henson, Executive Director State Planning Major Projects at adam.henson@transport.vic.gov.au

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