Reference Number: S100-26-3360 Closing Date: 11/09/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Senior Development Contributions Officer
An exciting opportunity to join our collaborative and supportive team!
- Permanent full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week
- Competitive salary from $115,346.96 to $124,856.88 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Mobile phone
About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.
About the role:
The Senior Development Contributions Officer will administer development contributions, planning agreements, and works-in-kind agreements to support the delivery of local infrastructure. They will undertake the review, preparation, and implementation of Development Contribution Plans, policies, and procedures, ensuring they remain effective, compliant, and aligned with organisational priorities.
The position also maintains the accuracy and integrity of systems, records, and plans related to development contributions and planning agreements. Working closely with internal stakeholders, it supports the funding and delivery of local infrastructure projects identified within contribution plans and agreements, helping to ensure infrastructure is provided in line with community growth and development.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in town planning, economics, project management or other related discipline;
- A sound working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation in relation to developer contributions and planning agreements;
- Demonstrated understanding of working with contributions plans, voluntary planning agreements and works in kind agreements;
- High level analytical, creative thinking, negotiation and conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated understanding of new release area planning and infrastructure provision
- Demonstrated ability to review processes and procedures and to improve service delivery
- High level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly spreadsheets
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS, and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times
- Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Permanent full-time opportunity – 35 hours per week
- Salary range – $115,346.96 to $124,856.88 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Mobile phone
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous leave provisions
- Generous professional development opportunities
- Fortnightly pay
- Staff car park
Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Alexander Carter, Coordinator Strategic Infrastructure on 0448 684 398.
Applications close: Midnight, Friday 11 September.
Sound like you? Apply now!
Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of related checks.
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.