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.

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.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers, funding applications, consultancy briefs, and manage consultants as required.
• 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.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

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Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Sarah Robinson | Coordinator Planning Delivery  |  Sarah.Robinson@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

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