• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $76,302 - $85,765 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Council's Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 (at midnight)
  

About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Contributions Support Officer to join our Policy Planning Team within the Strategic Planning Department of Council. This role provides high-level administrative and financial support to the team, coordinates internal stakeholder processes, and contributes to the efficient delivery of development contributions planning.

You will report to the Coordinator - Policy Planning and work closely with internal stakeholders across Council. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating administrative and financial processes related to development contributions.
• Supporting the maintenance of Council's Contributions Management System.
• Assisting with public exhibition documents and policy updates.
• Conducting research and preparing reports, correspondence, and submissions.
• Providing backup support and training to other administrative staff.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in the provision of administrative and financial support and services to a large department or equivalent.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with strong financial support skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Ideally, they understand the developer contributions regime under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and have knowledge of the Shoalhaven region and Local Government operations.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting
2. Please describe how you manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in your work.
3. What systems or software have you used in previous roles to manage records, track tasks, or support administrative processes?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Fallon Kassis - Strategic Planner - 02 4429 3259

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave including 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace