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 helps deliver the Minister for Planning’s statutory planning responsibilities and facilitate key Victorian Government planning priorities, and projects. The position is part of a professional team in the Gippsland region that provides high-quality advice and service to the Minister for Planning and other key stakeholders, including Government agencies and local governments. 

Key Selection Criteria

Success in this role relies on the ability to think critically and solve problems by applying sound judgment, analysing complex situations, and making well-informed decisions. It requires strong project delivery skills to plan, coordinate, and monitor outcomes while adapting to shifting priorities. Building trusted stakeholder relationships, communicating with clarity and impact, and fostering collaboration across teams are also key to achieving results and driving positive outcomes.

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Position accountabilities

This role delivers statutory planning services to support the Minister’s responsibilities, including assessing permit applications, scheme amendments, and priority projects. It involves preparing clear and timely reports, advice, and correspondence, while proactively managing approvals to meet deadlines. Success requires applying planning expertise to complex initiatives, building strong relationships with government and stakeholders, and contributing to a collaborative, culturally safe, and outcomes-focused team environment.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualification in urban planning and/or related field (mandatory).
• Knowledge of significant government policies and strategies on land use planning and legislation (desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in statutory and strategic land use planning, together with a sound understanding of regional planning and regional development issues (desirable).

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 Thursday, 16th October 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 Katelin Johnson - Planning Support Officer, at Katelin.johnson@transport.vic.gov.au

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