This is a Fixed Term Position until August 2025

The work location can either be Ballarat or Geelong depending on preference.

This role is responsible for leading and motivating a team of ## staff in the delivery of the region’s statutory functions under the Planning and Environment Act (1987) and Road Management Act (2004), exercising delegated powers on behalf of the Head Transport for Victoria in the provision of Planning Permit referrals and consents for third party works on the Road Network.

This role will be responsible for protecting the network from in-appropriate third-party development by leading and supporting a team of statutory planners so that they have the capacity, skills and systems to make timely, accurate and defensible decisions on behalf of Head TFV.

Applying their extensive experience in statutory / land use planning this role will guide the team in complex statutory planning matters, drive consistency and best practice across the Transport Regions community of practice as well forging relationships with local government planning officers and other authorities across the area of responsibility.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

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• Lead and motivate the team in the delivery of the region’s statutory functions under the Planning and Environment Act (1987) and Road Management Act (2004),
• Manage the team so that they have the capacity, skills and systems to make timely, accurate and defensible decisions on behalf of Head TFV.
• Using extensive statutory and/or strategic planning experience, guide, and support whole of transport responses to complex planning scheme amendments and planning permit referrals, consistent with the Transport Integration Act (2010)
• Lead systems and process improvements by working with system owners to ensure streamlined workflow and timely and accurate responses to external customers.
• Drive consistency best practice in statutory planning by actively participating within the internal community of practice.
• Work with internal and external partners on to streamline approvals for large scale activities such as planned burns, utility provider and other works within the road reserve.
• Lead the resolution of complex title boundaries changes, road declarations, as well administrative re-zoning processes.
• Support the team in VCAT / Planning Panels participation.
• Support the Associate Director Transport Strategy with advice on statutory planning and external works matters as required.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will effectively manage people by resolving issues, enhancing engagement, and recognizing performance. They will build strong stakeholder relationships by understanding needs and organizational contexts, while also applying critical thinking to deliver solutions that align with broader business objectives. Additionally, they will foster innovation and co-creation by encouraging creativity within teams and establishing trust through consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will build a culture of collaboration by actively seeking and facilitating opportunities to work with both internal and external stakeholders, overcoming communication barriers. They will also demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by quickly adjusting systems and processes to meet changing priorities and finding new ways to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications And Experience

Mandatory

• A bachelor or post graduate degree in land use planning or related discipline is mandatory.

Desirable

• Extensive multiyear experience in statutory, strategic or land use planning including leading teams.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.