Specialist Experts - Sessional Panel Members (Multiple Positions)
	Planning Panels Victoria

Planning Panels Victoria invites applications from suitably qualified people with expertise in geomorphology, geology and extractive industries to be appointed as sessional members. 

PPV plays a critical role in Victoria’s land use and planning system.  It facilitates public participation in planning and environmental decision making.  Members conduct public hearings and provide independent and expert advice to the Minister for Planning and other relevant decision makers. 

Our work program includes assessment of planning scheme amendments, major projects, precinct structure plans, urban renewal projects, infrastructure and development contributions plans and Environment Effects Statements.  

PPV comprises a core of senior members and a pool of sessional members who are appointed to carry out assessments under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Environment Effects Act 1978.  

We are looking for professionals with expertise in land and waterway stability and erosion, geotechnical engineering, mining, quarrying, rehabilitation, sodic/acid sulfate soils. 

Further information about the role and application process is available at www.planningpanels.vic.gov.au.

Applications close on Monday 24 November 2025.