From 1 February 2025, the VPA became its own division within the Housing, Building and Land Delivery (HBLD) group of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is the Victorian Government’s lead urban growth planning agency. We’re here to make an impact – planning for great communities and the infrastructure needed to support them, for all Victorians. We deliver expert, evidence-led urban growth planning solutions throughout the state. We have a clear and defined role: delivering zoned urban land for jobs and housing in designated areas across Victoria – in new communities, renewal precincts, regional cities, and towns – and advising on infrastructure coordination and post-plan delivery
| Department: | Victorian Planning Authority |
| Work Type: | Fixed term – full time |
| Job Function: | Engineering |
| Classification: | VPSG6.1 |
| Work Location: | Hybrid |
| Reference: | VG/1856166 |
| Closing Date: | 30-Apr-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $134,593 – $157,355 |
| Job Duration: | 2 years |
| Attachments: | PD – Manager Water & Engineering.pdf (PDF, 363KB) |
| Contact: | Tim Mileham HR@vpa.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Water and Engineering to join the Housing Building and Land Delivery Group within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), on a 2 years fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, the position supports the Director Infrastructure in the following areas:
- Working with VPA planning teams, landowners/developers, key government agencies, councils and other stakeholders to inform the VPA’s planning efforts.
- Working in the infrastructure portfolios of utilities and servicing, civil engineering, integrated water management and cost estimating.
- Assisting in the coordinated planning and provision of infrastructure and services in urban renewal, strategic planning sites and growth areas.
- Providing high-level advice on infrastructure costing, design and delivery
The role requires the application of skills across a range of areas as well as liaising with VPA planning staff and generally assisting other technical services staff as required.
How to Apply
To find out more about this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of your application you are required to attach a resume and covering letter demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria found in the Position Description.
For queries relating to this role please email HR@vpa.vic.gov.au
What We Offer
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues.
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
Important Information about your application
We believe in diversity and equality and we are committed to ensuring that our workplace is reflective of the Victorian community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
We will offer reasonable adjustments for persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment as part of our commitment to build an inclusive workplace that supports everyone being fully integrated and valued for their contribution.
Applications for this position close at 11.59 pm on Wed 23 April 2025.
