We Are East Gippsland Shire East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria.
With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
The Opportunity As the Land Use Administration Officer, you'll provide a high level of administrative support for the Council's Planning Unit, ensuring that administration is conducted in an efficient manner and to a consistent high standard.
You will also provide customer service to a range of internal and external customers dealing with the Planning and Building functions.
You'll be responsible for: Providing technical support to all staff in the administration of the Planning and Building functions, including for the preparation of correspondence and notices.
Coordinate and undertake registration of Planning Permit applications, Building approvals and related information in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Maintain task lists on Council's records management systems to ensure that documents received by the Planning and Building Unit are appropriately referenced and filed.
Research and prepare certificates and other documents in response to formal requests for information from citizens in accordance with agreed timelines and guidelines.
Process outgoing mail related to the Planning and Building functions.
Data entry for the Planning and Building components of the relevant computer system.
This is a permanent, part time opportunity based in Bairnsdale.
Things You're Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria) Relevant qualifications and experience.
Excellent keyboarding skills and knowledge of or ability to adapt to Council's computer software applications.
Demonstrated focus on attention to detail, and an ability to provide a consistently high quality of work outputs.
Ability to be self-directed and clear about setting priorities in the context of a team workload.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check.
You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We're Proud Of Flexibility to work from home Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band Opportunities for professional development including study assistance Discounted membership to our Recreation Centres 14 weeks paid parental leave Annual leave loading Employee Assistance Program and Social Club Great work-life balance close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
How To Apply If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach: A?cover letter?stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council? A current?resume?which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
A statement providing detailed responses to each of the?key selection criteria?as stated in the position description.
Applications close at?11.59pm?on?10th July 2024.
Questions?
For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact?Michelle van Aarde, Land Use Administration Team Leader,?on?(03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
