Wollondilly Shire Council

Assistant Contributions Officer

Assistant Contributions Officer

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary from $79,133 to $91,789 + 11% Superannuation
• Hybrid working arrangements

Are you a qualified or on your way to be qualified Contributions Planner looking for the next challenge within your career? If you have excellent attention to detail, are highly motivated and strive for the best value outcome, this position could be what you have been waiting for!

About Council

The Wollondilly Shire is currently experiencing significant growth and change within our community and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us. It is truly an exciting time for Wollondilly Shire Council, our employees and most of all our Community.

Our recent employee survey results have proven just how amazingly positive and supportive our culture is at Wollondilly Shire Council. We are proud of our positive employee engagement being recognised within the top 5% of Local Council’s.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Contributions Planner to join our Contributions Planning Team.  In this role you will deal with development contributions matters in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation as well as promote Council's policies and range of professional services to clients, staff and other agencies. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Undertaking qualifications in Town Planning, Project Management, Financial Management, Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in Local Government accounting systems.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating, implementing and monitor development contributions, planning agreements and works in kind agreements in a growth centre or priority precinct context.
• Understanding of the Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements under the NSW Government Act.
• To communicate, influence and negotiate effectively with all levels of Council and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and innovation when investigating, analysing & solving problems or taking advantage of opportunities.

Further Information: Ron Dowd, Team Leader Contributions Planning, 02 4677 9714.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 13 May 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants may be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.