Title: Planner
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.
Planning and Land Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and manages the state’s planning, land use, and property systems as well as assessment of environment, heritage and development matters.
The Group administering statutory planning responsibilities and facilitating urban development and is responsible for a number of significant Statutory Authorities and Administrative Offices including Planning Panels Victoria.
The State Planning Division provides development of planning policy, emergency recovery coordination, administration of statutory planning processes relating to planning scheme amendments, planning permit applications, and environmental impact assessments including major infrastructure project assessments and approvals and implementation of planning reform.
About The Role
3 x ongoing Planner roles.
As a Planner, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Minister for Planning’s statutory responsibilities. You’ll assess planning scheme amendments, prepare ministerial briefs and correspondence, and provide high-quality advice on planning matters. The role also involves building strong relationships with local government, other agencies and development proponents, while contributing expertise to major projects and planning reforms.
This position is ideal for someone with statutory or strategic planning experience who can balance technical detail with an understanding of the broader policy and political context. You’ll work on medium-complexity projects, mentor junior staff, and support outcomes that shape Victoria’s places and communities.
What you’ll bring
You have a relevant tertiary qualification in planning or a related field, and experience in statutory or strategic land use planning, ideally within Victoria. You’re confident navigating planning legislation, writing reports and briefs, and providing advice to decision-makers.
Your communication and stakeholder skills are strong — you tailor your approach to different audiences, build constructive relationships, and collaborate across teams to solve problems. You’re adaptable, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and clarity in your work.
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Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to apply your planning expertise in a role that directly informs government decision-making and helps shape Victoria’s future. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with access to professional development, flexible work options, and a culture that values inclusion and diversity.
Mandatory: Relevant tertiary qualification in Planning (or related field).
Desirable: Experience in statutory and strategic planning within a metropolitan and/or regional Victorian context.
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 Thursday 16th October 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 Melena McKaskill, Manager Metropolitan Planning Services via email at melena.mckaskill@transport.vic.gov.au
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