Title:  Senior Strategic Planner

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. 

SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

The Senior Strategic Planner will be responsible for planning, overseeing, guiding and implementing key project initiatives for SRL East precincts.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of urban and precinct planning, including delivery and implementation of strategic planning initiatives and infrastructure contributions, and experience in urban renewal, leading various components of project delivery, including technical, reviewing/analysing data and providing comprehensive reports whilst working with various partners, government departments, and internal / external stakeholders to support Governance processes. 

For further information about the role, please refer to the position description 

About you

• Demonstrated experience working in strategic land use planning, including experience in delivering structure plans, urban design frameworks, urban renewal strategies, land use policy and heritage planning.

• Significant experience in project management, precinct delivery, strategy development and policy formulation in the context of major projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory processes including the preparation of amendments and administration of planning schemes.

• Demonstrated experience working in strategic land use planning, including experience in delivering structure plans, urban design frameworks, urban renewal strategies, land use policy and heritage planning.

• Develop planning advice and manage strategic planning projects in a multidisciplinary context

• Ability to exercise professional judgment within agreed standards and actively contribute to the pursuit of effective and timely service delivery

• Deliver cross organisational planning solutions to ensure strategic and integrated outcomes

• Conduct advanced research and analysis, prepare high quality briefs and reports

• Manage projects, contractors and deliverables to achieve an appropriate standard and contribute to the broader program of work

• Be responsible for providing expert advice and recommendations to senior managers

• Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59 pm – Monday the 19th of January 2026

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

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