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Planning Panels Victoria is seeking suitably qualified people to be appointed to our pool of 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 decision-making authorities. Our work program includes planning scheme amendments, major projects, precinct structure plans, urban renewal projects, infrastructure and development contributions plans and Environment Effects Statements.
Applications are invited from those with specialised technical expertise in:
- air quality
- aviation
- biodiversity (aquatic, marine and terrestrial)
- electromagnetic interference
- engineering
- environmental assessment
- geology/geomorphology
- hydrology/hydrogeology
- landfill
- landscape and urban design
- radiation.
Familiarity with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Environment Effects Act 1987 and the principles of natural justice is preferred.
Application Process
Applications to join the sessional member pool close on Monday 24 November 2025.
Please complete and submit the online form below along with your current CV.
PPV is committed to ensuring our members reflect the diverse Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTQI+ people. Applicants from rural and regional Victoria are also encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chief Panel Member, Sarah Carlisle at office@planningpanels.vic.gov.au
About the role
PPV comprises a core group of senior members and a pool of sessional members who provide independent, expert advice and make recommendations on significant planning and environment matters.
PPV’s sessional members:
- are experts in their fields
- are impartial and act with integrity
- apply knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations and advanced analytical skills in assessing complex reports, evidence and submissions
- have clear and effective verbal communication skills and produce high quality written reports
- collaborate with other members to apply professional judgment and balanced recommendations.
The time commitment and workload for sessional members varies throughout the year depending on hearing frequencies, complexity, required skill sets and member availability. Hearings are held in person, in Melbourne and rural and regional Victoria, and online.
Page last updated: 16/10/25