Contributions Officer

Council Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

9-day fortnight

Generous leave entitlements

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Rewards Program

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Contributions Officer to join the Strategic Planning team. You will manage and administer the developer contributions program, helping ensure growth is strategically planned and funded through plans, agreements and financial reporting.

You will undertake research, prepare reports and forecasts, manage contribution data and reconciliations, and provide expert advice on planning and development matters while engaging a broad range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Engineering, Accounting or Finance.
• Well developed research, analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Driving Licence Class C (Car).

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the developer contributions program.
• Develop and implement contributor plans and voluntary planning agreements.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts and reconcile contribution data.
• Provide expert planning and development advice and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Research & analysis

Communication

Organisation

Town Planning/Finance background

Driver's Licence C

Education

Town Planning/Engineering/Accounting or Finance

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time | $101,204.99 - $117,260.87 per annum + 12% superannuation | Hurstville

Contribute to the strategic planning and sustainable growth of the Georges River area through the effective management of Council's developer contributions program.

As a Contributions Officer, you will play a key role in managing and administering Council's developer contributions program, ensuring growth is strategically planned and appropriately funded. Working within the Strategic Planning team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of developer contribution plans, voluntary planning agreements and financial reporting processes that help deliver essential infrastructure and services to the community.

This diverse role combines strategic planning, policy development, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement. You will undertake research, prepare reports and forecasts, manage contribution data and reconciliations, and provide expert advice on planning and development matters.

We are seeking a motivated and analytical professional who enjoys working across planning and finance disciplines, has strong attention to detail, and can build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to projects that have a real and lasting impact on the future development and liveability of the Georges River area.

What we Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $101,204.99 - $117,260.87 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• EmployeeRewards Program

What We Are looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in a Town Planning, Engineering, Accounting or Finance or related discipline and knowledge and experience in Contributions Planning
• Well developed research, analytical and problem-solving and reconciliation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload, ensure delivery of deadlines within required timeframes
• Driving Licence Class C (Car)

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.