Director, Government Land Policy and Advice
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A$188,297.00/yr - A$256,088.00/yr
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The Planning and Land Services Group in the Department of Transport and Planning brings together land, property, statutory planning, building and heritage capability to deliver whole of state services. The Group’s focus is to provide services in land administration, property information and facilitating the better use of government owned land. The Planning and Land Services group also:
* ensures secure and accurate registration services for property, land and water share transactions;
* provides specialist transport property services including planning, acquisition and management of land and building assets; and
* manages the state's planning, building and heritage systems to shape the places and communities of Victoria.
About the Role
This is a three year Fixed Term VPS7 role
The Director Government Land Policy and Advice leads a multi-disciplinary branch in the delivery of strategic advice, complex projects, evidence-based policy development and reform, assessments, data management, and spatial analysis and mapping services relating to land in Victoria, to deliver Government priorities including the improved use of government land to maximise outcomes for communities. The Director is responsible for leading an inclusive and high performing workforce that is outcomes driven, client focussed, collaborative, and professional.
The Director will be an active and engaged member of the Land and Property Division leadership team and is accountable for the cultural and service delivery outcomes of their branch, and ensuring branch operations align with and contribute to broader Division, Group and Department strategy, direction and success.
The Director is responsible for building high trust relationships across government and works in consultation with multiple groups of stakeholders, including the Land Coordinator General, Development Victoria, Homes Victoria, and various Victorian Government departments and agencies.
Qualifications and role specific requirements
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in land legislation and policy, land administration or comparable subject matter areas in the Victorian context
· Demonstrated experience leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver key organisational outcomes.
· Demonstrated experience delivering complex programs which impact multiple areas of government.
· A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline would be highly regarded.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
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Applications close at 11.59pm on 20th August 2025.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Community Development and Urban Planning
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