Strategic Planner

The VPA focus is on integrated land use, built form and infrastructure planning outcomes for significant precincts and places in growing Victorian cities, suburbs and regions. We collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to deliver the Victorian Government's planning policies in support of urban growth, housing, jobs and transport options. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and our ability to overcome barriers and deliver great plans for precincts and places. This would not be possible without the best people and we ensure that every person at the VPA feels connected to our outcomes. We are committed to ensuring our entire team is supported, empowered and valued and we actively nurture a culture of continual learning and innovation. The VPA is part of the Department of Transport and Planning as of 1 February 2025.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Planner for a fix term role until 31 December  2026,  to join the the Housing, Building and Land Delivery (HBLD) group of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). 

The role contributes to the preparation of strategic plans for places, for example structure plans, precinct structure plans, comprehensive development plans, growth frameworks and supporting infrastructure contribution plans, for places in established and growth areas of metropolitan Melbourne, as well as regional cities and towns.

You may also be contributing to process enhancements as part of our new PSP 2.0 preparation process outlined in the PSP Guidelines (2021).

The role works alongside a team of professionals at VPA with a broad set of skills, which includes consideration of sustainability, transport, community services, open space, and other essential infrastructure.

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 **@vpa.vic.gov.au

What We Offer

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues.
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.

Important Information about your application

We believe 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.

Applications for this position close at 11.59 pm on 29 April 2025.