Land Use and Approvals Advisor

The Trustee for Port of Melbourne Unit

Land Use Planning and Approvals Advisor LAND USE PLANNING AND APPROVALS ADVISOR • Opportunity to work on a once in a generation infrastructure program • Strategic planning and approvals role supporting major port development • Competitive salary package + incentive ABOUT THE COMPANY Join Port of Melbourne, Australia's largest container and automotive port, and help shape the future of Victoria's most important trade gateway. Port of Melbourne is delivering the Port Capacity Enhancement Program (PCEP), a multibillion-dollar investment that will support Victoria's growing economy for decades to come. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project while supporting the long-term growth of the port. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Head of Land Use Planning and Compliance, the Land Use Planning and Approvals Advisor will support statutory planning and approvals activities associated with PCEP and broader Port of Melbourne operations. You will provide planning advice, coordinate approval processes, engage with government agencies and key stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning outcomes that protect and enhance the Port's long-term interests. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Support planning and approval processes for PCEP • Review planning, environmental and heritage studies • Coordinate planning permits, consents and approvals • Monitor legislative, regulatory and policy developments • Prepare submissions and responses to government initiatives • Build relationships with government agencies, consultants and stakeholders • Represent Port of Melbourne in external forums and working groups • Assist with consultant management and project delivery activities • Provide planning advice to internal stakeholders • Support strategic initiatives that promote long-term port growth ABOUT YOU • Minimum five years' experience in land use planning, approvals or a related field • Strong understanding of Victorian planning legislation and approval processes • Experience working on infrastructure, transport, industrial or development projects • Experience coordinating planning and environmental approvals • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills • Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams WHAT YOU'LL BRING • Knowledge of Victoria's planning and approvals framework, including relevant planning, marine, heritage and environmental legislation • Experience supporting infrastructure projects through approvals processes • Strong project management and organisational skills • Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Experience preparing planning, heritage and environmental approval documentation will be highly regarded • Experience working within or alongside government planning authorities will be highly regarded • Eligibility for membership with PIA and/or VPELA will be highly regarded If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.