An exciting opportunity is available for an urban planner with leadership experience and great stakeholder management skills to apply for the newly created role of Manager Housing Unit within the Planning and Environment Assessment branch in DEECA.Working on a variety projects across the state, the role will lead a team of planners to support the assessment of housing projects.Contributing to strategic plans and providing advice on planning scheme amendments you will play a key role in ensuring new developments are responsive to biodiversity values.Supported by the positive workplace culture at DEECA and a dynamic team of professionals in the branch, the role will have the opportunity to develop new approaches to engagement with key stakeholders including the Victorian Planning Authority, the Department of Transport and Planning and local governments and work towards implementation of the Victorian Government's Housing Statement and other state and significant projects.Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications * A tertiary qualification in land use planning is mandatory.* Detailed working knowledge of and experience in applying the Victoria Planning Provisions and experience in the preparation of place based strategic plans is desirable.* An understanding of current issues in regional planning and environmental consideration when planning for residential growth.* Proven leadership skills and expertise and a demonstrated capacity to provide policy based technical advice to decision makers.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.For further information please refer to the attached position description.Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 07 November 2024.Other relevant information: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees.Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.