Contributions Planning Officer

**ABOUT US**

Liverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in metropolitan Sydney, with diverse mix of established and new release areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including the transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education and lifestyle precinct, construction of the new Western Sydney International Airport, development of the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant transport and infrastructure projects.

There has never been a more exciting time to work with Liverpool City Council, as it guides this rapid transformation, and continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its diverse community.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Working in the Contributions Planning team, this role is responsible for the planning, development and management of Council’s contribution planning framework. With significant long-term growth, there is exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic and statutory land use and infrastructure planning.

Contribution planning is a rewarding career path that is highly valued with ongoing opportunity in engineering, community development, project management, account management, land use planning, asset management, environmental law, geo spatial and data analysis

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

- Prepare plans, policies and agreements that govern the delivery of major community and development infrastructure based on best practices
- Project manage the preparation and revision of Council’s infrastructure delivery programs as they relate to contribution planning
- Provide advice to the organisation on infrastructure contribution issues, infrastructure funding opportunities and whole of government contribution reform

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available;
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flextime 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);
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year;
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership;
- Gaining experience working across established and new release areas, in one of the largest, most diverse, and fastest growing LGA’s in metropolitan Sydney;
- Working as part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive team;
- Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education; and
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport

**ABOUT YOU**

To be successful in the role, you should possess the following:

- Tertiary qualifications or experience in planning, development, design or delivery of infrastructure;
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- Be self-motivated, practical, with the ability to work autonomously, manage a complex and dynamic workload, and achieve results; and
- High level written and verbal communication skills.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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For further information about the position please contact Claire Scott Coordinator Contributions Planning via phone on 0408 389 738

**Eligibility for Employment**

**It is a condition of employment at Liverpool City Council, that you must be Covid-19 vaccinated.**

At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.