Statutory Planner

Department of Transport and Planning; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Statutory Planner to protect and enhance the transport network by providing sound statutory planning advice, reviewing referrals, Transport Impact Assessment Reports, and assessing strategic land use decisions.

You will work with planning colleagues and external stakeholders to inform decisions, apply DTP guidelines, and support Municipal Strategic Statements and Planning Scheme Amendments; a degree in Planning or Engineering is

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory planning, traffic engineering or transport planning.
• Degree in Planning or Engineering or five years minimum technical experience.
• Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Interprets planning processes and applies guidelines to resolve complex issues.
• Influences and negotiates with government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Assesses planning applications using specialist precinct, statutory planning and engineering expertise.

Skills

Critical thinking & professional Judg

Stakeholder relationship mgmt

Statutory planning & engineering

Future-focused & adaptable

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in Planning or Engineering

Five years minimum technical experience

Job description

Statutory Planner

Requisition ID: 11659

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Eastern Victoria

Date Posted: 25 Aug 2026

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

The purpose of this role is to protect and enhance the transport network through the provision of sound statutory planning advice including review of planning referrals, Transport Impact Assessment Reports, and assessment of strategic level land use decisions including input to Municipal Strategic Statements and Planning Scheme Amendments.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re Someone Who

• Applies strong critical thinking and professional judgement, interpreting planning processes, DTP guidelines, Austroads and Australian Standards to resolve complex issues and make informed decisions.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, confidently influencing and negotiating with government, industry and community stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
• Brings specialist precinct, statutory planning and engineering expertise, using professional judgement and modelling to assess planning applications and inform decision-making.
• Takes a future-focused and adaptable approach, considering broader impacts, embracing new technologies and responding positively to changing priorities.
• Works collaboratively and with purpose, engaging others, sharing information and connecting day-to-day work with strategic objectives and community outcomes.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience in statutory planning, traffic engineering or transport planning
• Degree qualified in Planning or Engineering or five years minimum technical experience in an appropriate field.
• Driver’s Licence

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 Tuesday, 8th September 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Stuart Fenech, Team Leader Statutory Planning at [e-mail]

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