Port of Melbourne is Australasia's largest maritime hub for containerised, automotive and general cargo.
It is a key economic asset for businesses and people across Victoria and south-eastern Australia.Land Use Planning and Approvals AdvisorOpportunity to work on a once in a generation infrastructure programStrategic planning and approvals role supporting major port developmentCompetitive salary package + incentivePort of Melbourne is Australasia's largest maritime hub for containerised, automotive and general cargo.
It is a key economic asset for businesses and people across Victoria and south-eastern Australia.Land Use Planning and Approvals AdvisorOpportunity to work on a once in a generation infrastructure programStrategic planning and approvals role supporting major port developmentCompetitive salary package + incentiveABOUT THE COMPANYJoin Port of Melbourne, Australia's largest container and automotive port, and help shape the future of Victoria's most significant trade gateway.Port of Melbourne is delivering the Port Capacity Enhancement Program (PCEP), a multibillion-dollar investment that will support Victoria's growing economy for decades to come.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project while supporting the long-term growth of the port.ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Head of Land Use Planning and Compliance, the Land Use Planning and Approvals Advisor will support statutory planning and approvals activities associated with PCEP and broader Port of Melbourne operations.You will provide planning advice, coordinate approval processes, engage with government agencies and key stakeholders,



and contribute to strategic planning outcomes that protect and enhance the Port's long-term interests.WHAT YOU'LL DOSupport planning and approval processes for PCEPReview planning, environmental and heritage studiesCoordinate planning permits, consents and approvalsMonitor legislative, regulatory and policy developmentsPrepare submissions and responses to government initiativesBuild relationships with government agencies, consultants and stakeholdersRepresent Port of Melbourne in external forums and working groupsAssist with consultant management and project delivery activitiesProvide planning advice to internal stakeholdersSupport strategic initiatives that promote long-term port growthABOUT YOUMinimum five years' experience in land use planning, approvals or a related fieldStrong understanding of Victorian planning legislation and approval processesExperience working on infrastructure, transport, industrial or development projectsExperience coordinating planning and environmental approvalsStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teamsWHAT YOU'LL BRINGKnowledge of Victoria's planning and approvals framework, including relevant planning, marine, heritage and environmental legislationExperience supporting infrastructure projects through approvals processesStrong project management and organisational skillsAbility to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholdersExperience preparing planning, heritage and environmental approval documentation will be highly regardedExperience working within or alongside government planning authorities will be highly regardedEligibility for membership with PIA and/or VPELA will be highly regardedIf you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
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📌 Land Use And Approvals Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Port of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne