Team Leader, Planning and Environment Assessment - Major and State Projects

Help shape the future of Victoria's biggest projects. 

Join a team that works at the intersection of planning, environment and government decision-making, influencing projects that deliver lasting benefits for Victorian communities. 

The Team Leader, Planning and Environment Assessment – Major and State Projects is responsible for leading a statewide team that provides high-quality environmental and biodiversity advice to support the delivery of major and state projects. This position requires a person with strong understanding of land use planning, the Victorian planning system and of DEECA’s role and portfolio interests to be represented in internal and external land use planning processes. The Team Leader will be an active member of the Planning and Environment Assessment leadership team, contributing to the delivery of group and departmental priorities, and to building an inclusive and high performing workforce that is customer focussed, collaborative, professional and engaged.  While focused on major and state projects, the position may also support the delivery of other group and departmental priorities. 

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in land use planning is desirable.
• Detailed working knowledge of and experience in applying the Victoria Planning Provisions is desirable.
• An understanding of current issues in regional planning and environmental consideration when assessing major developments or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in preparing and delivering land use planning advice and managing approval inputs into significant environmental impact assessment would be advantageous. 

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 05 November 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.