Principal Infrastructure Planner

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a strategic leader to coordinate infrastructure planning across Victoria’s growing communities. You will advise government on priorities, funding, timing and delivery, and lead a high-performing team delivering policy briefings and practical solutions.

You will translate complex information into actionable recommendations and build strong relationships with government agencies, councils and industry partners to support sustainable

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade to gain support for proposals.
• Translate strategic priorities into well-planned projects with clear governance and measures of success.
• Build collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate strategic policy expertise and provide trusted advice and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic advice, policy recommendations and government briefings.
• Coordinate infrastructure planning across Victoria’s growth areas with government, councils and developers.
• Negotiate priorities and oversee initiatives to support government decision-making and sustainable growth.
• Coach and develop team capability to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Influence & persuasion

Strategic project governance

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis & briefs

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Public policy or related discipline

Cabinet submissions & senior stakeholder engagement

Job description

About the role

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

This is a Fixed Term Position until 29 June 2029

The role provides strategic leadership in coordinating infrastructure planning across Victoria’s growing communities, ensuring land use and infrastructure planning are integrated. It advises government on infrastructure priorities, funding, timing and delivery across key growth areas, including activity centres and priority precincts, working closely with government agencies, councils, developers and infrastructure providers.

The role leads the development of strategic advice, policy recommendations and government briefings, translating complex information into practical solutions. It also negotiates competing priorities, oversees infrastructure planning initiatives and leads a high-performing team, ensuring quality outcomes that support government decision-making and sustainable community growth.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Influences and persuades others to gain support for proposals, build agreement and achieve shared outcomes.
• Translates strategic priorities into well-planned projects, establishing clear governance, responsibilities and measures of success.
• Builds a strong culture of collaboration, fostering effective relationships and overcoming barriers with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strategic policy expertise, developing complex proposals and business cases while providing trusted advice and thought leadership.
• Builds individual and organisational capability through coaching, constructive feedback, mentoring and creating opportunities for others to grow and succeed.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A tertiary qualification in public policy, urban planning, law, economics, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience preparing cabinet submissions and strategic advice and working with senior stakeholders across government. (Mandatory)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

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 11.59pm on Friday, 27 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Jim Ingemann, Manager Infrastructure Coordination and Planning, at ************@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

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