Team Leader Statutory Planning

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Team Leader Statutory Planning to guide a team of Transport Planners. The role focuses on housing growth, precinct planning, and maintaining safe, efficient transport networks within statutory timeframes.

You will provide expert advice on complex planning applications, manage transport impacts, and develop planning conditions to protect networks.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops people effectively with clear expectations and coaching.
• Puts customers and stakeholders at the centre to deliver practical outcomes.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships to find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Communicates with interpersonal awareness and adapts to audiences.
• Applies critical thinking to develop practical planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Transport Planners shaping housing growth and precinct planning.
• Supports safe, efficient transport networks while meeting statutory timeframes.
• Provides expert advice on complex planning applications and planning conditions.
• Represents Transport for Victoria at VCAT/hearings and negotiates with stakeholders.
• Oversees complex referrals and team performance, including strategic planning and resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Tertiary qualification relevant to Statutory Planning/Traffic Engineering

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2027

The Team Leader Statutory Planning helps shape integrated land use and transport outcomes across metropolitan Melbourne. The role leads a team of Transport Planners, supporting housing growth, precinct planning and safe, efficient transport networks while ensuring planning applications are assessed within statutory timeframes.

The role provides expert advice on complex planning applications, manages transport impacts and develops planning conditions to protect the network. It represents Transport for Victoria at VCAT and planning hearings, negotiates with government and external stakeholders, and leads strategic planning, change, financial and resource management. The role also oversees complex and high-risk planning referrals and team performance.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

• Leads and develops people effectively, setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback and coaching, and supporting individual growth and engagement.
• Puts customers and stakeholders at the centre, understanding their needs and context to deliver responsive, practical and effective outcomes.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, identifying shared interests, addressing underlying needs and finding solutions that achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Communicates with strong interpersonal awareness, listening to different perspectives and adapting communication to suit individuals and audiences.
• Applies sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills, considering the broader business context and developing practical solutions that address issues and improve outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Tertiary qualification relevant to Statutory Planning and/or Traffic Engineering, or extensive relevant experience (mandatory).
• A current driver’s licence with no restrictions that would prevent you from performing the requirements of the role (mandatory).
• Experience managing planning applications (desirable).

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Simon Basic, Manager Transport Planning at ***********@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

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