Infrastructure Charges Officer (Technical)
- $103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package
- $91K – $95K Base Salary
- Location: Maroochydore
- Vacancy No: 5260
- Permanent - Full-time
Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - , council is at the forefront of delivering a number of that will see the region become a hub for and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Strategic Planning Branch is responsible for the development and management of strategic land use planning policy and the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, shaping the future of the region that is reflective of the strategic direction of Council and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
The purpose of the Infrastructure Charges Officer (Techincal) is to provide support to the infrastructure charging services in the calculation and creation of infrastructure charges notices, which apply to development approval conditions, and reflect Council’s vision and legislative obligations.
Primarily, you will:
- Engage directly and effectively with the development industry (developers and/or consultants) and internal areas of Council in the provision of accurate and timely information regarding infrastructure charges.
- Interpret the Infrastructure Charges Schedule to calculate, provide advice on, and issue infrastructure charges notices for development approvals.
- Interpret complex development conditions, changes and/or additions to Approvals and Infrastructure Agreements dealing with Charges and Contributions requirements.
- Prepare implementation guidelines, undertake training workshops and conduct business systems analysis to develop monitoring, reporting and tracking systems for infrastructure charges.
About you
To excel in this role you will be a professional in this field and have proven experience in a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the successful delivery of sustainable infrastructure network outcomes.
You will have sound knowledge or significant proven experience in a finance or costing environment and you will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and initiate business improvement.
Additionally you will have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate persuasively and engage in active listening. Effective communication in sound business acumen including the ability to prepare professional business communication
As a requirement of this role, you will possess a relevant tertiary qualification in business, local government, planning or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Criminal History Check Required
Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the .
For specific enquiries contact Mark Innis during business hours on 0429 898 456.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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- Company
- Sunshine Coast Council
- Location
- QLD
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- 15 Jul 24
- Applications due
- 28 July 2024
- Salary
- $103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package