Title:  Senior Policy Analyst

VPS5 $113,022 - $136,747 plus Superannuation

Fixed term fulltime until 30 March 2026

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

The Planning and Land Services group in the Department of Transport and Planning brings together land, property, statutory planning, building and heritage capability to deliver whole of state services.  The Group’s focus is to provide services in land administration, property information and facilitating the better use of government owned land.

Land Use Victoria (LUV) is a Division of Planning and Land Services group within the Department of Transport and Planning. LUV is responsible for providing whole of Victorian Government leadership on land information, policy, assessment, and advice, to enable government to use its land more strategically and maximise public value. It is also responsible for managing the government's program for land administration and property information by providing innovative solutions for authoritative, comprehensive, and easily accessible services in land registration, property information, valuation, land surveying and geographic naming, land data management services and spatial mapping services. It performs a range of statutory and non statutory functions. LUV also provides surveying services for major government infrastructure projects, provides all government property valuations and is responsible for all council valuations. 

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

The role is Fixed term fulltime until 30 March 2026.

The role of the Victorian Government Land Monitor (VGLM) is established via the Victorian Government Land Transactions Policy and provides government with an assurance of integrity, impartiality and accountability in land transactions. The land monitoring function enables a consistent approach to be taken to land transactions across all government agencies and thereby enhance government’s confidence that the purchase of land with public funds and the sale of surplus government land assets are subject to appropriate checks and balances.

The Senior Policy Analyst provides high level advice to the Victorian Government Land Monitor and Victorian government agencies under the Victorian Government Land Transaction Policy and will use their technical expertise to provide authoritative advice to ensure that land transactions comply with the Policy and other relevant government policies and legislation for the purchase, compulsory acquisition and sale of land and are conducted with accountability and transaprency.

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Position Outcomes /Accountabilities 

• Formulates, reviews and implements policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring land transactions are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of probity and result in continuous Branch improvements. Supports teams in implementation, training and development.
• Contributes to the periodic review of the Victorian Government Land Transactions Policy and procedures for the delivery of expert authoritative advice to ensure a high-level accountability and best practice in the management of government land framework.
• Provides timely, accurate and authoritative policy advice, reports and recommendations to Managers and Director on government land transactions, and in relation to Cabinet submissions, Ministerial briefings, discussion papers, impact assessments and legislation, ensuring the maintenance of government policy standards and delivery within agreed timeframes.
• Undertakes policy-related investigations to analyse issues and proposals, identify innovative solutions to complex and sensitive matters, and makes recommendations applying specialist technical expertise and demonstrating an understanding of the policy, political and legislative context.

Key Selection Criteria 

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to strategic outcomes that benefit communities across the state. You will play a key role in managing relationships with a range of stakeholders, delivering innovative solutions to support land acquisition, disposal, and property management processes.We’re looking for a proactive professional with strong experience in the property industry and a sound understanding of the sector’s challenges. Your ability to communicate with clarity and impact, influence key stakeholders, and manage complex problems will be critical to your success in this role.

You’ll need to demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to understand organisational drivers and develop partnerships that deliver shared outcomes. You'll bring a collaborative approach to working across teams and support others in navigating challenging situations. Your problem-solving skills will be backed by critical thinking and an ability to operate effectively with or without clear guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven team working on projects that shape Victoria’s transport future. If you're passionate about property and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Policy development and project management experience and expertise in a complex stakeholder environment, preferably in regulatory frameworks or in the broader land management portfolio.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation that applies to land transactions including the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986, and the Valuation of Land Act 1960.

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in public policy, property, valuation, law or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing legislation and working with property transaction documentation.

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Service.
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Applications close 11.59pm on 1 June 2025. All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

For further information about the role please contact r via email Vanessa M Pearse ,Manager Policy via email Vanessa.Pearse@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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