Permanent, Full-Time | $101,204.99 - $117,260.87 per annum + 12% superannuation | Hurstville

Contribute to the strategic planning and sustainable growth of the Georges River area through the effective management of Council's developer contributions program.

As a Contributions Officer, you will play a key role in managing and administering Council's developer contributions program, ensuring growth is strategically planned and appropriately funded. Working within the Strategic Planning team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of developer contribution plans, voluntary planning agreements and financial reporting processes that help deliver essential infrastructure and services to the community.

This diverse role combines strategic planning, policy development, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement. You will undertake research, prepare reports and forecasts, manage contribution data and reconciliations, and provide expert advice on planning and development matters.

We are seeking a motivated and analytical professional who enjoys working across planning and finance disciplines, has robust attention to detail, and can build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to projects that have a real and lasting impact on the future development and liveability of the Georges River area.

What we Offer

- Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $101,204.99 - $117,260.87 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
- 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements




- Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Rewards Program

What We Are looking For

- Tertiary qualifications in a Town Planning, Engineering, Accounting or Finance or related discipline and knowledge and experience in Contributions Planning
- Well developed research, analytical and problem-solving and reconciliation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload, ensure delivery of deadlines within required timeframes
- Driving Licence Class C (Car)

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Luke Oste,



Manager Strategic Planning on 04•• ••• 390.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM AEDT

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

📌 Contributions Officer (Hurstville)
🏢 Georges River Council
📍 Hurstville