Urban Growth and Contributions Planner

Working at AlburyCity is not just a job, you are connected to something much bigger.

Every position, every person, every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live and play. We are here to learn, to grown, to achieve and to create genuine connections within our community.

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.

• Working 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
• Flexible working arrangement
• Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us

We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest. 

Qualifications & experience

• Degree (or working towards) in urban planning, civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain).
• 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.

Tasks & 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.

Hours

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.

Benefits

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.

This role closes on the 05 October 2025. Should you require any further information for this role please email Cindy Bright on  or call on