Planning Manager

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Bring your exceptional strategic planning and government stakeholder experience to be involved in some of Victorian's most exciting projects.

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Urban Design & Planning

Company: Development Victoria

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-8-2086-6497

Fax: +61-3-3064-4965

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About Us

Development Victoria is shaping the way Victorians live. We develop and revitalise public buildings and land to create spaces and homes that help make Victoria a great place to live. With Victoria’s population set to hit 10 million by 2050 and demand for housing an issue for many Victorians, Development Victoria will help to meet the needs of our growing population.

We increase housing diversity in places close to jobs, transport and services; lead projects to create cultural, recreational and civic facilities that enrich communities; and revitalise urban precincts to stimulate economic activity.

Some of Development Victoria's current projects include the revitalisation of central Dandenong, the Ballarat West Employment Zone, and the ongoing development of Docklands. DV is also delivering projects of state significance, including the redevelopment of Melbourne Park and State Library Victoria. Our residential developments provide a diverse range of housing for Victorians. Development Victoria is a statutory authority governed by a Board of Directors, which reports to the Minister for Major Projects



About the role

Reporting to one of the Development Director in the Business Development team the Strategic Planning Manager will drive initiatives and provide expert, strategic and development planning advice to support Development Victoria’s urban renewal programs across the business.

Your key accountabilities will include;

  • Ensuring Development Victoria fulfils its commitment to securing planning pathways for projects and leadership in the area of urban planning practice.
  • Leading in the formulation and implementation of strategic and statutory land use plans to support Development Victoria’s urban renewal outcomes across a geographically and spatially diverse portfolio.
  • Working with the development teams, consultants and approval agencies to formulate planning mechanisms that facilitate timely and effective approval of Development Victoria projects.
  • Providing project teams with timely and accurate strategic and statutory planning advice that directly facilitates the delivery of a range of development projects.
  • Providing proactive input to project master planning to ensure that Development Victoria’s development outcomes are maximised. 
  • Managing relationships with key stakeholders to influence best planning outcomes for Development Victoria projects and drive industry best practice.
  • Communicating complex planning issues in an effective manner both orally and in written reports


About You

We want an ambitious, enthusiastic to person to join the team who wants to apply their understanding of strategic planning and government stakeholder experience to deliver exciting projects for Victorians.

Desired skills and experience includes:

  • Previous experience working in a corporate organisation (public or private), ideally property-related
  • An understanding of the implications of project delivery by a state government agency.
  • An understanding of statutory planning matters as they impact on the built, natural and social environments.
  • Extensive experience in both strategic and statutory planning and the provision of expert advice, evaluation and assessment of planning schemes, master plans, planning documents and other matters pertaining to achieving successful land development outcomes.
  • A proven track record of supporting the forward planning of urban renewal or infill projects with a strong focus on successful statutory planning outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success as an effective advocate within the broader spectrum of urban planning and development.
  • A Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in regional/town/urban planning is essential

Does this sound like you?

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, please submit your cover letter and resume. For a please confidential discussion, contact Tash Johnston directly on 03 83173515.

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