Coordinator Contributions Planning

1 x Permanent Full Time Position – 35 hours, 5 days/ week
Competitive salary + council lease back vehicle

About Us:

Liverpool is one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse and dynamic Local Government Areas (LGA) in NSW. As the beating heart of South-West Sydney, the LGA will soon be home to over 300,000 residents, two Cities – Liverpool CBD and Bradfield – and Sydney’s newest International gateway, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSIA).

Liverpool LGA comprises a diverse array of land uses from established suburbia in the east, to rapidly evolving rural and semi-rural growth precincts in the west, and a growing high-density metropolis within the Liverpool City Centre.

About the Role:

This dynamic and diverse portfolio presents the perfect opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic People Leader to oversee development of the Contributions Planning Team at a time of unprecedented growth and challenge.

In this role, you will be directly responsible for:

• Providing direction, leadership and support to a dynamic and committed team that is working collectively to ensure new development is effectively complemented with the necessary infrastructure and services required to enable our vibrant communities to flourish well into the future.
• Overseeing the reform of Council’s Contributions Planning Framework to ensure our Contributions Plans are future-proofed, consistent with industry best practice, and agile to changing trends and opportunities.
• Leading the negotiation, preparation and administration of Voluntary Planning Agreements and “Works in Kind” Agreements; and
• Delivering expert support, guidance and advice to the Manager City Planning, the Council, Executive Leadership Team and other staff relating to developer contributions and innovative approaches to their administration in a timely and professional manner.

This is a great opportunity to take that next step in your planning career and join a team that is at the forefront of Contributions Planning in one of the most exciting and diverse regions in Sydney. 

About You:

·         Relevant degree or equivalent and leadership experience, combined with extensive practical experience in a relevant area

·         Current Class C Driver’s Licence

·         Knowledge and experience in implementing and administering a Contributions Planning Framework in NSW including Local Contributions Plans, Works in Kind Agreements and Voluntary Planning Agreements

·         Understanding of greenfield (Growth Areas) strategic planning and associated infrastructure and land acquisition requirements

·         Experience providing leadership to a team to enable the delivery of the strategic objectives for the organisation.

·         Experience in the development and delivery of strategic business plans and budgets and generating innovative approaches to more effectively deploy resources in delivering solutions and services.

Benefits of working with us:

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
• Council lease back vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at 87117765 

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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