Planning Institute Australia
Team Leader Infrastructure Planning
Planning Institute Australia, Epping, New Hampshire, us, 03042
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in the City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and the community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.The City Planning and Design Directorate is leading the planning and design for the development of our City for a near doubling of our population over the next 20 years. This involves work on exciting projects across the Council area as we plan for growth in the right locations supported by the necessary infrastructure. We are working on projects in Camellia/Rosehill, Epping, Wentworth Point, Westmead, and many other areas as well as our exciting and growing Parramatta CBD where we are based.We want you to join us and be part of our transformation and help nurture our great City to be
Sustainable, Liveable and Productive . In return, we will support you in the moments that matter.About the roleThe Team Leader is responsible for managing and leading a small team of planning, accounting, and other professionals in preparing and reviewing development contribution plans and strategies and providing contributions advice. Another important part of the role is overseeing voluntary planning agreement milestones.You will be responsible for advising Council project teams on contributions funding, leading efforts across the organisation in the planning and reporting of development contributions and planning agreements, training planners in contributions levying, forecasting, and auditing contributions income, providing high-level advice to the Group Manager and Executive Director, and keeping up to date with industry policy, news, and best practice.About youYou are degree qualified in town planning, accounting, project management, or equivalent, with considerable experience in the management of development contributions within statutory and/or strategic land use planning in a local government context.You have proven experience in the following:Detailed understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to contributions planning and the ability to practically apply this knowledge.Detailed understanding of planning agreement implementation and milestone achievement.Leading a diverse team and delivering services to a high standard to meet numeric, qualitative, and other business performance criteria.Detailed understanding of the day-to-day administration of contribution plans and use of relevant IT packages.Ability to successfully lead a team, communicate, negotiate, build relationships, and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.Advanced problem-solving and decision-making ability, including confidence in working with leaders and project teams to resolve high-priority, often sensitive, and complex issues.We are offering an attractive salary package from $137,435 to $151,322 plus 11% superannuation.You can be confident in joining a workplace that offers outstanding benefits, including:A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements.14 weeks paid parental leave.Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking).Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas).Learning and development opportunities.Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, etc.).Please apply online, submitting a resume and cover letter of no more than two pages, which addresses your qualifications and proven experience in the ‘About You’ section above.Applications close 9pm,
3rd March 2024
and will not be accepted through any other medium.The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
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Sustainable, Liveable and Productive . In return, we will support you in the moments that matter.About the roleThe Team Leader is responsible for managing and leading a small team of planning, accounting, and other professionals in preparing and reviewing development contribution plans and strategies and providing contributions advice. Another important part of the role is overseeing voluntary planning agreement milestones.You will be responsible for advising Council project teams on contributions funding, leading efforts across the organisation in the planning and reporting of development contributions and planning agreements, training planners in contributions levying, forecasting, and auditing contributions income, providing high-level advice to the Group Manager and Executive Director, and keeping up to date with industry policy, news, and best practice.About youYou are degree qualified in town planning, accounting, project management, or equivalent, with considerable experience in the management of development contributions within statutory and/or strategic land use planning in a local government context.You have proven experience in the following:Detailed understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to contributions planning and the ability to practically apply this knowledge.Detailed understanding of planning agreement implementation and milestone achievement.Leading a diverse team and delivering services to a high standard to meet numeric, qualitative, and other business performance criteria.Detailed understanding of the day-to-day administration of contribution plans and use of relevant IT packages.Ability to successfully lead a team, communicate, negotiate, build relationships, and influence others with an engaging approach and technique.Advanced problem-solving and decision-making ability, including confidence in working with leaders and project teams to resolve high-priority, often sensitive, and complex issues.We are offering an attractive salary package from $137,435 to $151,322 plus 11% superannuation.You can be confident in joining a workplace that offers outstanding benefits, including:A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements.14 weeks paid parental leave.Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking).Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas).Learning and development opportunities.Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, etc.).Please apply online, submitting a resume and cover letter of no more than two pages, which addresses your qualifications and proven experience in the ‘About You’ section above.Applications close 9pm,
3rd March 2024
and will not be accepted through any other medium.The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
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