Planner Better Apartment Design

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

Occupation: Planning

Reference: 4410

Job posted: 08/06/2024

Closes: 23/06/2024

Occupation: Planning

Classification: VPSG4

Job duration: Not provided

Reference: 4410

Occupation: Planning

Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762

About the Role

**Fixed Term Full Time until 30/06/2026 **

The Planner – Better Apartment Design will be part of the Better Apartments team responsible for assisting with the implementation of State planning priorities, and initiatives, including the Victorian Parliament's inquiry into Apartment Design standards. The role requires a motivated individual withdemonstrated experience in both statutory and strategic planning, project delivery, stakeholder management and governance in the public or private sectors.

We are looking for a candidate skilled in policy design and development, capable of formulating and communicating public policy options, and considering their impact on strategic plans and community needs. The candidate should also excel in project delivery, critical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management, with the ability to coordinate tasks, guide teams, and resolve issues effectively.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Contribute to the effective delivery of the Better Apartments Program, including developing project plans, ensuring project objectives are met by managing potential and emerging issues, preparing and monitoring project budgets (under supervision), contract management and more complex procurement.
• Provide statutory and strategic planning services to deliver the Minister for Planning's responsibilities in relation to the Victorian Parliament's inquiry into Apartment Design standards and prepare planning scheme amendments and other requirements of planning legislation and instruments.
• Develop, prepare and implement changes or new standards for apartment developments into the Victoria Planning Provisions.
• Pro-actively manage councils and other stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence on planning issues that demonstrate a detailed understanding of the policy, statutory and political context.
• Provide timely and accurate advice to the Minister for Planning, managers and executive, local government and other stakeholders on planning issues, opportunities and solutions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and key stakeholders including State government agencies, local government and relevant industry.
• Contribute planning expertise to major projects and other government initiatives or programs, as required.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across the business to deliver business unit, group and departmental priorities and initiatives as required.
• Practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• A relevant qualification in Planning, Environment, Urban Design or Social Sciences is required.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex land use planning projects and policy development is required.
• Understands the statutory implications when creating new planning policy and provisions.
• An accomplished working knowledge of the Victoria Planning Provisions and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 is required.
• An understanding of the design and statutory assessment of apartment developments
• A general understanding of development delivery and commercial viability is beneficial, but not mandatory.

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.

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, 23rd of June 2024.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contactFiona Henningsen, Manager Better Apartment Design (Acting) via or on Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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