Statutory Planner

Department of Transport and Planning; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Bendigo is seeking a Statutory Planner to provide expert statutory and land use planning advice on matters affecting Victoria’s transport network.

You will work with councils and agencies to ensure transport impacts are managed, meeting statutory timeframes and contributing to policy development. A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regionally are required.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in statutory planning or transport engineering.
• Understanding of traffic/transport engineering principles and growth-area planning.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear statutory planning advice and negotiate solutions.
• Address road safety and traffic management issues.
• Meet statutory timeframes and prepare briefings.
• Contribute to planning policies, guidelines and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with councils, agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Statutory planning expertise

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Statutory Planning or Traffic & Transport Engineering

Job description

About Us We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and 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. About the role This position will be based in Bendigo. The Statutory Planner provides expert statutory and land use planning advice on matters affecting Victoria’s transport network. The role applies key Victorian legislation and the Victorian Planning System to assess planning applications, referrals, transport impact assessments, planning scheme amendments and other development proposals. The position works with councils, government agencies, internal specialists and other stakeholders to ensure transport impacts are appropriately managed. Key responsibilities include providing clear advice, negotiating solutions, addressing road safety and traffic management issues, meeting statutory timeframes, preparing briefings and contributing to planning policies, guidelines and improvement projects.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who:

• Brings strong statutory planning expertise, applying sound judgement to routine and complex matters and providing practical planning advice.
• Communicates and influences effectively, tailoring messages to different audiences, addressing concerns and engaging others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understanding customer needs, managing expectations and resolving issues constructively.
• Works effectively with others, building trust through active listening, understanding different perspectives and adapting your approach to support positive outcomes.
• Thinks strategically and delivers on time, connecting day-to-day work to broader organisational and community outcomes while consistently meeting statutory timeframes.

Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification relevant to Statutory Planning or Traffic and Transport Engineering, and/or relevant working experience. (mandatory)
• An understanding of traffic and transport engineering principles, with the ability to review Transport Impact Assessment Reports and experience relevant to the role, including growth area planning.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake occasional travel to regional and rural Victoria.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 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, 16th October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Xavier White, Prinipal Planner at [email protected] .

Redeployees If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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