Lead and drive a high-performing and continuous improvement culture within the Development Contribution team. Newly created opportunity Full time, $120, 391 -$142, 037 + super + ADO + car allowance availableOfficer location, hybrid work model Together, Different Future  As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.  We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.  About the Opportunity Step into a leadership role with this unique, newly created opportunity to coordinate, administer, and monitor Development Contributions Plans (DCPs) and Infrastructure Contributions Plans (ICPs) for Cardinia Shire. This position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact on community development and infrastructure. You will help ensure important infrastructure is provided to new communities and play a key role in ensuring value and financial stewardship for the community. You will make an impact byEnsuring that DCPs and ICPs are coordinated, administered, implemented, and monitored in accordance with relevant legislation. Ensuring timely and cost-effective provision of community facilities and road infrastructure through appropriate collection and expenditure of development contributions. Leading Council's strategic and advocacy approaches to development and infrastructure contributions. Providing specialist advice and reports to Council staff, including senior leaders and Councillors on development contribution programs. Partnering with developers to ensure the effective and timely provision of infrastructure items outlined in Council’s approved DCPs and ICPs. What you will bring Tertiary qualifications in related field would be an advantage. Detailed understanding of the formation and implementation of development contributions and infrastructure contribution plans Proven experience in project management and leading multi-disciplinary planning projects Substantial knowledge of planning and subdivision legislation, particularly as it applies to development contributions. Strong collaboration skills to provide specialist advice on delivery of PSP infrastructure in a financially sustainable manner. Ability to effectively manage, coach and support employees Data analysis and report writing, with a strong attention to detail. Financial acumen and the ability to manage team budgets effectively. Why work with us  Activity based and hybrid work model.  Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  To apply  Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  Applications close, 28th April 2025 For further information regarding the role please contact Jacqui Kelly, Acting, Manager Infrastructure Services on 5943 4449 or refer to the position description.  Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.   All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.  You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.  Position Description AUD Officer 3809

Coordinator Development Contributions

Lead and drive a high-performing and continuous improvement culture within the Development Contribution team.
Newly created opportunity
Full time, $120, 391 -$142, 037 + super + ADO + car allowance available
Officer location, hybrid work model

Together, Different Future 

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future. 

We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community. 

About the Opportunity

Step into a leadership role with this unique, newly created opportunity to coordinate, administer, and monitor Development Contributions Plans (DCPs) and Infrastructure Contributions Plans (ICPs) for Cardinia Shire. This position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact on community development and infrastructure. You will help ensure important infrastructure is provided to new communities and play a key role in ensuring value and financial stewardship for the community.

You will make an impact by

Ensuring that DCPs and ICPs are coordinated, administered, implemented, and monitored in accordance with relevant legislation.
Ensuring timely and cost-effective provision of community facilities and road infrastructure through appropriate collection and expenditure of development contributions.
Leading Council's strategic and advocacy approaches to development and infrastructure contributions.
Providing specialist advice and reports to Council staff, including senior leaders and Councillors on development contribution programs.
Partnering with developers to ensure the effective and timely provision of infrastructure items outlined in Council’s approved DCPs and ICPs.

What you will bring

Tertiary qualifications in related field would be an advantage.
Detailed understanding of the formation and implementation of development contributions and infrastructure contribution plans
Proven experience in project management and leading multi-disciplinary planning projects
Substantial knowledge of planning and subdivision legislation, particularly as it applies to development contributions.
Strong collaboration skills to provide specialist advice on delivery of PSP infrastructure in a financially sustainable manner.
Ability to effectively manage, coach and support employees
Data analysis and report writing, with a strong attention to detail.
Financial acumen and the ability to manage team budgets effectively.

Why work with us 

Activity based and hybrid work model. 
Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community. 
Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives. 
A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community. 
A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being. 
Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.

To apply 

Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. 
Applications close, 28th April 2025
For further information regarding the role please contact Jacqui Kelly, Acting, Manager Infrastructure Services on 5943 4449 or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624. 

 All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

 You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role. 

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Coordinator Development Contributions

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