Strategic Project Officer - Development Contributions

Strategic Project Officer - Development Contributions
Permanent
Salary up to $123,189.06 per annum plus. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications). Ideally, we are seeking a person to fill this position on a full-time basis. Requests to work part time will be considered for the right applicant.
At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us .
We are looking for a team member with a strong Development Contributions focus to join our Land Use Planning team.
You will be working in a small team that is responsible for preparing, monitoring and reviewing Council's Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements. You will also be assessing development contribution referrals, issuing invoices for payment and providing input into Council's Infrastructure Delivery Program. The provision of community infrastructure in the West Dapto Release Area and other parts of the City is a key focus area.
View Council's Development Contribution webpage for more information
This is a great opportunity to build your skills in the practical application of planning and design, community consultation and negotiation.
What you will be doing:

• Updating Council's City-wide Development Contributions Plan 2023
• Finalising the review and implementation of the draft West Dapto Development Contributions Plan 2024
• Negotiating Planning Agreements
• Preparing reports to Council on Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements
• Reviewing Development Contribution referrals as part of Development Assessment
• Issuing Development Contribution invoices
• Monitoring payment of contributions
• Monitoring and responding to changes in legislation
• Monitoring contributions budgets
• Inputting into the development of Council's Infrastructure Delivery Plan

About you
We are looking for an experienced Development ContributionsStrategic Project Officer, who can work independently, is committed to contributing and working closely with other team members. In this role you need great attention to detail, high-level communication and problem-solving skills. Ideally you will enjoy being involved in research, project management and be able to provide information in a timely manner.
Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• 35 hour work week
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested
For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.
Contact David Green Land Use Planning Manager on (02) 4227 7465 for questions related to the job
Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 4 March 2024.
We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
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Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.