Title: Planning and Environment Specialist
Join us on Victoria’s Big Build, delivering the Victorian Government's rail infrastructure projects. To reflect our broader remit, our organisation name has changed from Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) to VIDA Rail, providing a strong link to our overarching authority, VIDA. We're excited and proud to continue the Level Crossing Removal Project, Melbourne Airport Rail and Big Build Rail projects. There's never been a better time to get amongst the action!
About the role
This role provides expertise around the planning and environmental issues impacting the planning and delivery of the program.
The role is responsible for providing advice on a range of planning and environmental issues while working closely and building strong relationships with a range of government departments and industry stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Provide expert advice to project teams and assist in the resolution of significant planning and environmental issues.
- Work closely with project planning and environment teams to ensure VIDA Rail is meeting statutory obligations.
- Oversee and undertake the preparation of statutory materials, environmental referrals, permit applications and other approvals as required.
The role is a 12-month fixed term position, paying a salary between $116,413 – $140,849 plus superannuation (part time pro rata) with hybrid working arrangements (a mix of CBD/Moorabbin office and home/remote based working). We are also open to part time working arrangements (three days minimum).
About you
Let’s get technical – what skills do we expect you to have?
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian planning and environmental approvals process and legislation relevant to the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in managing and providing sound technical advice on planning and environmental issues in a major project context, including the management of publicly owned land.
- Experience in managing key stakeholders, with a particular focus on managing regulator relationships.
- Experience in preparing planning, heritage, and environmental approvals documentation.
- Experience in the preparation of external consultant briefs and the management of consultants to achieve timely and quality outputs.
- Strong knowledge of priorities, policies, and processes at all levels of government.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in planning, environmental management or a similar discipline is desirable.
At VIDA Rail we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
About VIDA Rail
At VIDA Rail we’re not only removing level crossings but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV.
No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter. Instead, we like to ask a couple of assessed questions in the application form (200 words max) to get to know you better outside of what is written on your CV.
In this instance the questions are:
- Describe your experience providing advice in the context of planning and environment matters on projects (Max 200 words).
- This role works across delivery partners and technical stakeholders. How have you effectively partnered with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes? (Max 200 words).
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps of the recruitment process might include:
- a phone screen to learn more about you, and you to learn more about us
- an interview to understand more about things you have worked on in the past
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Need more information?
Click here to PD to view the position description for the role title, detailing key accountabilities and responsibilities.
For specifics about the role, please feel free to get in touch with Andrew Kerr (Senior Manager, Land Planning and Environment) via email andrew.kerr@vida.vic.gov.au
For specifics about the recruitment process, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Daniel Fedyshyn (Senior Talent Acquisition Adviser) via LinkedIn.
Visit us: bigbuild.vic.gov.au
