Dubbo Regional Council Development Contributions Planner

AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY. AT THE START OF THE FUTURE.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Development Contributions Planner.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

FIND PURPOSE AND IMPACT 

The Development Contributions Planner is responsible for the operational maintenance and function of Council’s infrastructure contributions framework in accordance with legislative requirements and current best practice. You are also responsible for providing effective and efficient liaison with internal and external customers to ensure the infrastructure contributions framework is understood in a transparent manner.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Project managing the preparation and review of Council’s Infrastructure Contributions Plans in consultation with the Team Leader Growth Planning Projects
• Maintaining Council’s Infrastructure Contributions Register and Planning Agreements Register, including tracking of developer contributions and capital works
• Participating in the negotiation and preparation of Planning Agreements and Works-In-Kind Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements, Council Policies and the needs of the community 
• Providing advice to internal and external customers on the content, provisions and management of Council’s Infrastructure Contributions Framework and its relationship with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
• Proactively communicating, educating and engaging with developers, builders, consultants, the real estate industry and the wider community with the objective of facilitating the continuing sustainable development of the Region

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

You are professional, motivated and proactive, with a passion for contributing to sustainable development. You have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You have a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You bring integrity and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. You are a team player who continually looks for positive ways to contribute to team culture.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Diploma in Planning, Accounting or a related discipline, or relevant experience commensurate to the qualification.
• Understanding of legislation and systems guiding infrastructure contributions planning
• Understanding and experience in the negotiation and preparation of Planning Agreements and Works-In-Kind Agreements
• Knowledge of Local Government Infrastructure Contributions Planning
• Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Excel

READY TO FIND MORE FROM WORK AND LIFE?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

Attractive annual salary ranging from $82,708 to $96,119 plus superannuation is on offer.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Descriptionspeak to our Manager Growth Planning on 02 6801 4671 to make an enquiry.  

Closing Date: 9:00am, Tuesday 11th June 2024

WHY DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with a 19-day month, plus generous leave allowances
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY

1. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now! 
2. Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later.  We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.