Title: Senior Planner
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
The Senior Planner provides expert statutory planning advice to support transport outcomes across Victoria. The role helps ensure DTP meets its planning and referral authority obligations by coordinating planning advice, developing best practice guidance and training, and supporting planning matters before VCAT, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees.
The role also leads planning reforms and process improvements, manages projects and resources to deliver outcomes on time and within budget, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including councils, regulators and transport agencies. Other duties may be assigned in line with the employee’s skills, capabilities and classification.
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders, provides responsive advice, and works collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.
- Communicates clearly and confidently, tailoring information to different audiences and presenting complex information in a logical and easy-to-understand way.
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes and outcomes, encourages innovation, and seeks feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Thinks strategically, aligning day-to-day activities with broader organisational objectives and translating plans into action.
- Demonstrates strong statutory planning expertise, works effectively across teams, adapts to changing priorities, and remains focused on delivering meaningful results for the community.
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Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
- A qualification in urban planning (mandatory).
- Demonstrated Victorian statutory planning experience, ideally gained within local government, state government or a private consultancy environment.
- The ability to work flexibly with stakeholders across metropolitan and regional Victoria, with a willingness to occasionally attend DTP suburban and regional offices; a current driver's licence is desirable.
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 Monday, 17 August 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 Jack Poulson, Manager, Planning Practice (Statewide) at jack.poulson@transport.vic.gov.au.
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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 here:
https://www.vic.gov.au/public-sector-industrial-relations-policies-2025/redundancy-redeployment-and-retrenchment
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