Section 7.11 Administrator

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 460,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Take the next step in your career with a role at the heart of shaping growing communities. This is a great permanent, full-time opportunity to join a collaborative team as a Section 7.11 Administrator, where your work will help bring infrastructure and development together.

You will gain experience in policy development, financial reporting, and strategic planning while supporting and improving Council’s developer contributions framework. Your work will include updating contribution plans, monitoring development trends, and assisting with team administration.

If you’re looking to build technical skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact in the community, this is the opportunity for you. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate IV or above in Accounting or Town Planning
• Suitable work experience within an accounting or town planning environment
• Current Class C driver’s licence. 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge and understanding of Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
• Knowledge and/or experience in financial reporting. 

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,563.45 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 22 May 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Jenny Rodger at jenny.rodger@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 

Internal ref:              BCC1574