Manager Contributions Planning
- Picton location / South West Sydney
- Permanent full-time position
- Attractive salary based on skills and experience
- Generous and regular flexible working arrangements
About the opportunity:
Wollondilly Shire Council is experiencing tremendous growth and an opportunity exists for an experienced leader to manage Council’s Contributions Planning Team.
To support that growth, we are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to join us as Manager Contributions Planning a role that’s vital to how we plan, fund, and deliver infrastructure for our community. If you are ready to help shape the future of Wollondilly, lead with purpose, plan long term, and deliver with integrity this is the position you have been looking for.
This exciting management role will lead our Contributions Planning Team overseeing development contributions, guiding planning agreements, and ensuring every contribution supports the right projects at the right time. Reporting to Director Shire Performance, you will prepare and deliver Council initiatives in development contributions, implementing and reviewing contributions plans and overseeing the financial management of contributions for Council.
To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to understand relevant planning legislation and the ability to interpret planning instruments.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of projects, developing project plans, and tracking progress.
- Demonstrated experience in Leadership and Management with demonstrated skills in leading, facilitating and motivating from a corporate perspective.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Executive, Councillors, staff and external stakeholders.
- Proven high level written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare well considered reports for Executive and Councillors
- Demonstrated experience in the management of staff.
- Contribute to the establishment of long-term customer service programs, plans and initiatives which aim to improve service levels and ensuring standards are met by staff under their control.
- Extensive experience in planning years in advance for critical, long-term strategies.
- Degree qualification in Town Planning, Asset Management, Civil and Structural Engineering and Financial Management.
What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.
Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
- Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
- Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
- Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
- Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Want to find out more?
Further Information: Rob Seidel, Director Shire Performance, 0418 665 329
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday, 6 October 2025
Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform will be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.
All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.
Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.
Manager Contributions Planning Recruitment Video - https://youtu.be/YQTpUfaWwOc
