Strategic Planner - Developer Contributions

Hawkesbury City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Health and Wellbeing Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Tertiary Education Assistance

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Employee Recognition program

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Strategic Planner to lead the development, review, implementation and administration of the infrastructure contributions framework, ensuring growth contributes fairly and transparently to infrastructure provision for current and future communities.

You will hold tertiary qualifications in urban planning (or related fields) with demonstrated experience in development contributions and funding mechanisms, plus strong analytical and financial modelling skills

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and administration of development contributions plans and infrastructure funding mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, implement and administer Council’s infrastructure contributions framework.
• Ensure development growth contributes fairly and transparently to infrastructure provision and council’s long-term financial sustainability.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and departments to ensure alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes to legislation and adapt infrastructure funding mechanisms accordingly.

Skills

Urban Planning

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication

Project Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in urban planning

Postgraduate qualification in Town/Urban Planning

PIA CPP status or membership

Tools

Policy Analysis Tools

Job description

Strategic Planner - Developer Contributions

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range $92k - $110k per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Land Use Planner and based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to undertake the development, review, implementation and administration of Council’s infrastructure contributions framework and ensuring the development growth contributes fairly and transparently to the provision of infrastructure required to support current and future communities, while maintaining Council’s long term financial sustainability.

About You

You have tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and administration of development contributions plans and infrastructure funding mechanisms. You will have strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related discipline (eg: economics, property, infrastructure planning, public policy)

• Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and administration of development contributions plans and infrastructure funding mechanisms
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi stakeholder projects
• Knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, Local Government Act
• Experience negotiating planning agreements or infrastructure funding outcomes with developers and landowners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
• Post graduate qualifications in Town/Urban Planning or relevant field
• Full membership of PIA, or Certified Practising Planner status
• Experience working in Local Government
• Experience specific to Western Sydney and in areas affected by flooding

The Rewards

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
• Great working environment
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family