Urban Growth and Contributions Planner chez Albury City Council
Albury City Council · Albury, Australie · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Albury
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade H
REMUNERATION:
$97,623 to $113,243 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Team Leader Town Planning
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, reviewing and reporting on the implementation of AlburyCity's Infrastructure Contributions Plans. This inlcudes coordination and inclusion of relevant projects within the various contributions plans into Council's long term Financial Plan, Operational Plan and Delivery Plan.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and review Council’s current Infrastructure Contribution Plans to ensure they comply with legislative requirements and are up to date, clear, comprehensive, effective, and accurate.
- Lead and coordinate planning studies and business plans which will inform the content of Council’s new Infrastructure Contributions Planning Framework in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and any Infrastructure Contributions Guidelines
- Work widely across Council and in particular with Council’s Engineering and Community & Recreation Groups to develop, review, and prepare new Infrastructure Contribution Plans; including if required, business plans for second tier Contributions Plans, public domain improvement plans, and other associated infrastructure delivery plans.
- Prepare briefs and manage consultancies and associated budgets for projects related to the role.
- Ensure that routine indexing of Contributions Plan rates and other minor amendments to the plans are completed as required.
- Maintain the contributions register in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations, and the Local Development Contributions Guidelines, and manage compliance with any statutory reporting requirements.
- Track progress of fund accumulation, collection, and expenditure in collaboration with Council’s Finance Team, Engineering and Community & Recreation Groups.
- Lead change associated with the development and implementation of Council’s Infrastructure Contributions Plan.
- Prepare reports to Council on infrastructure contribution matters and specific planning issues relating to infrastructure contributions.
- Negotiate, prepare, and implement agreements relevant to the role including Works in Kind Agreements and Voluntary Planning Agreements.
- Chair and attend to administrative functions of the Albury Infrastructure Contributions Committee.
- Provide appropriate technical input to Council’s capital works program.
- To participate on project working groups on various Council projects.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Team Leader which are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence, and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day-to-day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity’s Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity’s Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
External
- Our Community
- Developers
- State Government Department
- Various professionals engaged in land development
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 35-hour week, with actual days and times being 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines.
- This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. There is limited physical activity; however, some manual handling tasks may be required. A medical declaration is required for this position.
- This position requires the employee to lodge an annual Pecuniary Interest Return.
- This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
- This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots as required for inspections, etc.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Degree (or working towards) in urban planning, civil engineering or a related discipline.
- Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain).
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Eligible for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant experience within Local Government and/or related planning authority.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and/or reviewing Section 94 Plans.
- Financial accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting and reconciliations.
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- A high level of demonstrated ability to apply analytical, creative thinking and problem solving skills to resolve complex problems.
- Understanding of traffic, open space and community facilities infrastructure planning.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations, including changes to the Section 94 planning framework associated with the State Government's planning reform agenda.
A high level of demonstrated competency and specialist knowledge is required in the following areas:
- Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and its operation in relation to regulatory planning.
- Local Government Act 1993 and its operation in relation to approvals.
- Acts, regulations and other instruments related to the EP&A Act.
- Various principles, Standards and Codes of Practice applicable to development including:
- Development assessment.
- Development control.
- Environmental/planning legislation.
- Principles of town planning and subdivision/land management, zoning.
- Well developed computer skills, including MS-Outlook, MS-Word, MS-Excel and electronic document management skills.
About Company
Company
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
