Strategic Land Use & Approvals Advisor

Port of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Melbourne is seeking a Land Use Planning and Approvals Advisor to support the Port Capacity Enhancement Program. Reporting to the Head of Land Use Planning and Compliance, you will coordinate planning approvals, review studies, and engage with government agencies and stakeholders to protect the port's long-term interests.

The role requires a minimum of five years in land use planning or related fields, a strong understanding of Victorian planning legislation, and experience with

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in land use planning, approvals or related field.
• Strong understanding of Victorian planning legislation and approval processes.
• Experience with infrastructure, transport, industrial or development projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and approval processes for PCEP.
• Review planning, environmental and heritage studies.
• Coordinate planning permits, consents and approvals.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and policy developments.
• Prepare submissions and responses to government initiatives.
• Build relationships with government agencies, consultants and stakeholders.
• Represent Port of Melbourne in external forums and working groups.
• Assist with consultant management and project delivery activities.
• Provide planning advice to internal stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives that promote long-term port growth.

Skills

Land use planning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Infrastructure projects

Job description

Port of Melbourne is seeking a Land Use Planning and Approvals Advisor to support the Port Capacity Enhancement Program. Reporting to the Head of Land Use Planning and Compliance, you will coordinate planning approvals, review studies, and engage with government agencies and stakeholders to protect the port's long-term interests.

The role requires a minimum of five years in land use planning or related fields, a strong understanding of Victorian planning legislation, and experience with