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.
About the group
Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.
About the role
The Planner is responsible for undertaking statutory planning assessments and supporting the decision-making functions of the State Planning division, in relation to projects where the Minister for Planning is the responsible authority. The Planner provides associated statutory planning advice in support of work across the Planning and Land Services Group and the Department and works collaboratively with managers and urban designers to facilitate decision-making. The position requires a motivated individual with experience in statutory planning in the public or private sectors.
Success in this role requires a strong communicator who can deliver clear, engaging messages tailored to diverse audiences while building productive relationships with customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, collaborates effectively to co-design solutions, and drives continuous improvement through innovation and customer insight. They remain flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments, influencing others with empathy and aligning ideas to shared goals.
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Position accountabilities
– Facilitate and deliver quality and timely advice on all aspects of planning applications and statutory planning matters, having regard to planning processes and land use, development, built form and amenity issues.
– Produce planning assessment reports and briefs and advice on planning applications to inform decision-making.
– Foster key stakeholder relationships and partnerships within the department and with other government agencies and key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of advice and assessments.
– Negotiate with applicants and key stakeholders to deliver better planning outcomes through the statutory planning process.
– Work flexibly and collaboratively across the practice to deliver departmental priorities and initiatives as required.
Qualifications and experience
– A relevant qualification in planning (mandatory)
– Experience in private consulting, local or state government statutory planning (mandatory)
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 Tuesday, the 25th of November 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 Julia Smith, Manager Development Assessment via julia.smith@transport.vic.gov.au
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