Statutory Planner
Requisition ID: *****
Work Type: Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable
Location: Eastern Victoria
Date Posted: 25 Aug ****
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 protected, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
About The Role
The purpose of this role is to protect and enhance the transport network through the provision of sound statutory planning advice including review of planning referrals, Transport Impact Assessment Reports, and assessment of strategic level land use decisions including input to Municipal Strategic Statements and Planning Scheme Amendments.
What we're looking for (Selection Criteria)
You're Someone Who
Applies strong critical thinking and professional judgement, interpreting planning processes, DTP guidelines, Austroads and Australian Standards to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions.
Builds strong stakeholder relationships, confidently influencing and negotiating with government, industry and community stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
Brings specialist precinct, statutory planning and engineering expertise, using professional judgement and modelling to assess planning applications and inform decision-making.
Takes a future-focused and adaptable approach, considering broader impacts,



embracing new technologies and responding positively to changing priorities.
Works collaboratively and with purpose, engaging others, sharing information and connecting day-to-day work with strategic objectives and community outcomes.
Qualifications And Experience
Experience in statutory planning, traffic engineering or transport planning
Degree qualified in Planning or Engineering or five years minimum technical experience in an appropriate field.
Driver's Licence
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.
Applications close at *****pm on Tuesday, 8th September ****.
For further information about the role, please contact Stuart Fenech, Team Leader Statutory Planning at ******
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.
Important Information
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