Planning Officer

THE ROLE

The Planning Officers are responsible for supporting Homes Victoria delivery teams, and Community Housing Providers, to achieve planning approvals for social and affordable housing projects, through a strong knowledge of the statutory planning system, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a creative and solutions orientated approach to planning and design issues.

The role will advise on site feasibility and master planning; assess planning aspect of housing funding applications; assist development teams prepare and consult on applications for new developments.  The position will work collaboratively with a range of planning and design teams within Homes Victoria, provide advice to Community Housing Providers and engage with the councils and the Department Transport and Planning. The role involves working with technical consultants and contributing to planning advice to senior Homes Victoria leadership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide high quality statutory planning advice and support on social and affordable housing development throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Work with senior and coordinating officers to prepare and lodge applications including preparing planning reports that integrate specialist advice.
• Provide clear verbal and written advice to Community Housing Providers on planning approval pathways for social and affordable housing, through assessment of the planning provisions and coordination with DTP and local councils.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.