About the Role

The Senior Planner provides critical ‘whole of transport’ advice and expertise to deliver improved transport outcomes. This includes:

• Provision and coordination of technical planning advice to support DTP objectives, projects and statutory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of state-wide guidelines, best practice, and training to ensure that DTP officers are making consistent and authoritative decisions state-wide.
• Support in the coordination of matters before VCAT, Planning Panels or Advisory Committees.
• Lead reform and change processes that deliver improved outcomes and administrative efficiency in relation to strategic planning/place planning decision-making.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Provision and coordination of technical planning advice to support transport objectives, projects and statutory decision making.
• Preparation of state-wide guidelines, best practice, and training to ensure that officers are making consistent and authoritative decisions state-wide.
• Coordination of matters before VCAT, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees and where required, support or lead representation on behalf of the Head, Transport for Victoria.
• Assist in reform and change processes that deliver improved outcomes and administrative efficiency in relation to strategic planning decision-making; and
• Effectively plan, organise, and manage resources, to deliver an agreed scope of work, within an agreed timeframe and budget, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Support the development of strong relationships and liaise closely with relevant planning regulators and stakeholders, including Transport Portfolio entities and municipal councils.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will seek opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging existing systems to enhance outcomes and efficiency. They will understand and apply systems thinking concepts to connect their work with broader processes and structures, aiding in solving complex problems. Additionally, they will effectively communicate by organizing information logically and tailoring content to the audience and purpose.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will be flexible and adaptable, quickly responding to changes and collaborating comfortably with external teams. They will also demonstrate outcomes thinking by aligning their work with organizational objectives, taking responsibility for their actions, and showing commitment to completing tasks effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Qualification in Urban Planning

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 Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.
• 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

Non-DTP Employees (Including Vic Public Service outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, 18th September 2024.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Kate Stapleton, Director, Planning and Heritage Practice at kate.stapleton@roads.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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