Strategic Planner
Department: | Victorian Planning Authority |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Planning |
Classification: | VPSG4 |
Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Reference: | VG/1202 |
Closing Date: | 08-Feb-2023 |
Salary Range: | $90,067 - $102,192 |
Job Duration: | 2 years |
Attachments: | PD-Strategic Planner-Grade4-(Regional 2023).pdf (PDF, 134KB) Key Selection Criteria PD-Strategic Planner-Grade4-(Regional 2023).pdf (PDF, 134KB) Key Selection Criteria |
Contact: | Samantha O'Connell jobs@vpa.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Planner at the VPA.
In this role you will work with key government entities, landowners/developers, councils and other stakeholders to contribute to the preparation of structure plans, infrastructure contribution plans and other strategic planning outputs for precinct planning in the Regional Victoria and Commonwealth Games Support team. The role requires the successful candidate to lead certain parts of the amendment including plan preparation and procurement of technical work.
The role sits within a team of professionals with a broad set of skills who contribute to a whole of government approach to strategic planning which includes consideration of transport, community services, open space and other essential infrastructure.
All key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.
How to Apply
To find out more about this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of your application you are required to attach a resume and covering letter demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria found in the Position Description.
For queries relating to this role please email jobs@vpa.vic.gov.au.
What We Offer
In addition to working in an inclusive and supportive team environment, our employees also enjoy benefits, such as:
- competitive salaries
- opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- salary packaging of superannuation and leave loading
- generous leave entitlements, including the opportunity to purchase up to an additional eight weeks' leave per annum
- an annual performance and development scheme, with performance-based salary increases
- health and well-being initiatives such as fruit box and flu vaccination
- free access to the VPA's Employee Assistance Program, which provides personal and confidential counselling support on personal and work-related issues
- end of trip facilities which include bike storage and showers to support those wishing to use non-motorised forms of travel.
Important Information about your application
The VPA believes in diversity and equality and we are committed to ensuring that our workplace is reflective of the Victorian community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
We will offer reasonable adjustments for persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment as part of our commitment to build an inclusive workplace that supports everyone being fully integrated and valued for their contribution.
Under the VPA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 2022, you are required to provide evidence of the Minimum Vaccination Requirements (two doses) or an exemption, prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
Applications for this position close at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 8th February 2023.