Senior Planner: Strategic Policy & Complex Projects

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Planner to lead strategic planning policies and projects that support government strategies. You will provide high-quality statutory and strategic planning advice, manage complex projects, develop policy options, and prepare clear reports and planning documents.

You will engage with stakeholders and government agencies, interpret legislation, support planning scheme amendments, and collaborate with Traditional Owners and First Peoples to

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualification in Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning policy and environment acts.
• Experience in statutory and strategic planning within government.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality statutory and strategic planning advice.
• Manage complex planning projects and policy development.
• Engage with stakeholders, agencies and Traditional Owners.
• Prepare clear planning reports and documents.
• Interpret legislation and support planning scheme amendments.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Critical thinking

Project leadership

Verbal and written communication

Education

Urban Planning / related degree

Job description

The Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Planner to lead strategic planning policies and projects that support government strategies. You will provide high-quality statutory and strategic planning advice, manage complex projects, develop policy options, and prepare clear reports and planning documents.

You will engage with stakeholders and government agencies, interpret legislation, support planning scheme amendments, and collaborate with Traditional Owners and First Peoples to