Growth Area Officer

**Growth Area Officer**:
**Job no**: 499913
**Work type**: Temporary Full Time
**Classification**: Band 6 - Commencing at $95,760 pa
**Categories**: Urban Design & Planning

**About the role**

In this role, you'll have daily liaison with developers and internal teams to support the development and implementation of growth area plans, helping to coordinate infrastructure delivery and development contributions to assist the City in realising its long-term strategic goals.

**Work type: Temporary full time (12 months)**
**Classification: Band 6 $95,760 pa + super**

Key responsibilities include:

- Collaborate with internal teams, developers and government agencies to lead coordination of infrastructure delivery and development contributions administration and provide support for strategic planning in growth areas.
- Provide technical advice and project management support to assist the development and implementation of strategic plans, Precinct Structure Plans, and Development Contribution Plans.
- Monitor development activity, assess developer contributions and support project coordination to ensure orderly development aligned with developer contribution agreements and Council policies.
- Uphold Council values, comply with relevant policies and legislation, and perform additional duties as required.

**About you**

To be successful in the role, you will have tertiary qualifications or experience in strategic or statutory planning, project management, development management, infrastructure management or related field.

**Essential Experience**:

- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and mediate effectively.
- Knowledge of planning legislation and practices relevant to greenfield and growth area development.
- Proven analytical, research skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience in growth area planning, development contributions, or infrastructure design and delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience using GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**We are the City**
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**

Enquiries: Sarah Robinson - Coordinator Planning and Delivery
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**Advertised**: 08 Sep 2025 2:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 21 Sep 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time