Statutory Planner

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Statutory Planner to work with councils, agencies and stakeholders to manage transport impacts, provide clear guidance, negotiate solutions and address road safety and traffic management issues.

You will meet statutory timeframes and help develop planning policies and improvement projects while building strong relationships and applying sound judgement to routine and complex matters.

Qualifications

• Mandatory tertiary qualification in statutory planning or related field.
• Understanding of traffic/transport engineering principles and growth area planning.
• Current driver's license and willingness to travel within Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear advice on transport impacts and negotiate solutions with stakeholders.
• Address road safety and traffic management issues and meet statutory timeframes.
• Prepare briefings and contribute to planning policies, guidelines and improvement projects.

Skills

Statutory planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Statutory Planning or Traffic/Transport Engineering

Job description

Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo

Reference: 12413

About Us

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.

About the role

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’resomeone 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’llbring:

• 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 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.

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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Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 16th October2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Xavier White, Prinipal Planner at [e-mail].

Applications close Friday 16 October 2026 at 11.59pm