Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role Are you ready to play a key role in shaping our region's future? We have a newly created 5 year fixed-term position within our Land Use Planning team for a Development Contributions Administrator. In this role, you'll be responsible for the development, implementation and management of contribution plans to support the provision of infrastructure to meet community needs. Your role will include monitoring the collection and expenditure of contributions, ensuring financial and reporting requirements are met, and providing guidance on the application of the plans. In addition to financial oversight, you will manage internal stakeholders and manage consultants to deliver new contributions plans to support the provision of infrastructure to meet community needs.
Minimum Requirements: To succeed as a Development Contributions Administrator, you will need qualifications in accountancy, commerce, or related fields, and/or experience in managing development contributions within a Local Government context. Strong financial and administrative skills are essential to ensure compliance with regulations like the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, particularly regarding Section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions. You will need excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a keen eye for detail. The role also requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work effectively with developers, planners, and other stakeholders, ensuring that contributions are aligned with community priorities and infrastructure needs. Experience in managing Planning Agreements and Works-in-kind Agreements will be highly regarded.
Salary: Salary range $105,577 - $124,000 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Full Time 35 hours per week for a five-year fixed term contract.
Want to know more? For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michael Griffith, Manager Land Use Planning who is the hiring manager for this role. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7763 or ******.
For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at ******.
Our organisation At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
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