Senior Planner - Statutory & Policy Projects (Fixed Term)

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Planner to provide statutory planning advice, assess planning permit applications and planning scheme amendments, and manage complex projects including Development Facilitation Program initiatives.

The role focuses on building partnerships across teams, weighing political and organisational considerations, ensuring service delivery, and delivering timely, high‑quality outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private consulting, local or state government statutory planning (mandatory).
• Experience in Development Facilitation Program projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides statutory planning advice and assesses permit applications and planning scheme amendments.
• Manages complex projects across teams and supports major initiatives.
• Builds collaboration and knowledge sharing across units to achieve shared outcomes.
• Ensures ethical, legal and organisational requirements guide decision making.
• Delivers timely, high‑quality outcomes through effective co-creation with stakeholders.

Skills

Statutory planning

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

State Government of Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Planner to provide statutory planning advice, assess planning permit applications and planning scheme amendments, and manage complex projects including Development Facilitation Program initiatives.

The role focuses on building partnerships across teams, weighing political and organisational considerations, ensuring service delivery, and delivering timely, high‑quality outcomes for communities.