- Melbourne Suburbs | Flexible working arrangement
- Temp Contract | Initial 3-4 month with a view to extend
- Immediate Start | Paying between $75 - $85 p/h + super

Drive key development contributions & infrastructure planning projects within a leading local government team Your new organisation Hays is working with a metropolitan council to recruit an experienced Principal Planner - Infrastructure Planning & Development Contributions to support several high-profile Development Contributions Plan (DCP) initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong experience in development contributions, infrastructure funding and strategic planning to play a key role in shaping growth and infrastructure delivery outcomes within a local government environment.

Your new role

Working within a strategic planning and infrastructure team, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting critical development contribution projects, including:

- Developing a municipal Development Contributions Plan (DCP)
- Establishing internal frameworks and processes to support DCP implementation
- Supporting negotiations with developers regarding DCP project delivery
- Preparing and reviewing infrastructure planning documentation
- Providing strategic advice on infrastructure funding and development contributions
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders to support infrastructure planning priorities
- Contributing to the establishment of governance, reporting and risk management processes relating to DCP delivery
- Managing project timelines, stakeholder engagement and project outcomes





What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Several years' experience in Development Contributions Plans (DCPs) and infrastructure planning
- Previous experience working within local government, highly regarded
- Strong understanding of the Victorian planning framework and development contributions systems
- Experience preparing or implementing DCPs, ICPs or related infrastructure funding mechanisms
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Strong project management capability, including the delivery of complex planning projects
- Well-developed written communication, policy development and reporting skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Strategic Planning, Property, Economics, Infrastructure Planning or a related discipline

What you'll get in return

- Initial 3-4 month contract with the view to extend
- Opportunity to lead significant infrastructure planning projects
- Collaborative and highly regarded local government environment
- Competitive hourly rates with flexibility based on experience
- Hybrid work arrangement available
- Paying between $76.61 - $86.21 + super

What you need to do now If you have demonstrated experience in development contributions planning, infrastructure planning and local government project delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send direct to [email protected]. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a current position, please contact Alissa Sara on 03 8616 8424 for a confidential discussion on your career.

📌 Principal Planner - Infrastructure Planning & Development Contributions (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne