Have you had experience in preparing and delivering land use planning advice and managing approval inputs into environmental impact assessment? Do you have a tertiary qualification in planning, science, environment or knowledge and experience in application of the Victoria Planning Provisions and environmental regulation framework?

The Planning and Environment Assessment - Energy Team has a need for a person skilled to support the delivery of effective, timely, and integrated responses to Planning and Environment Act referrals, environmental effects statements and related land use planning and approvals processes, with a focus on energy projects.

The role will use well developed technical planning and biodiversity knowledge with communication, project delivery, stakeholder management, critical thinking and problem solving to support the delivery of government priorities.

The role works collaboratively with other members of the Energy team in the Planning and Environment Assessment branch and stakeholders across the department to identify emerging issues, risks and trends impacting on the successful delivery of team priorities and develop solutions.

The role will benefit from the positive workplace culture and flexible working arrangements within DEECA and be supported by a dynamic team of professionals across the branch.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as planning, science, or environment, or knowledge and experience in application of Victoria's planning system and environmental regulation framework is mandatory. 
• A contemporary understanding of the Victoria Planning Provisions and their application is required
• Experience in preparing and delivering land use planning advice and managing approval inputs into environmental impact assessment is desirable.
• An understanding of Victorian Government policy processes is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 12 December 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au