Job Description
The Position
This position is responsible for meeting the day to day administrative and customer service needs of Council’s Development Services Department. The role is required to work within established guidelines, timeframes and objectives and in accordance with Council policy, procedures and government legislation.
The Development Services Administration Officer is a diverse, multi-skilled position offering support to all Development Services functions including planning, building, plumbing and at times of leave providing support to the administration positions within the department.
The position will require adherence to our organisational values of “Working as a team with open and honest communication; we act with integrity whilst showing respect and being positive and proactive in our actions.”
Hours of Work
The Ordinary Hours of Work are between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, with the office being open from 9:30am to 4:00pm. A 40-minute lunch break applies. This position has been classified as full-time (1.0FTE).
From time-to-time additional hours or hours outside the Ordinary Hours of Work will be required and these will be dealt with in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.
Pay
The applicable salary will depend on the qualifications, skills, and experience of the successful Applicant. The position has been classified in the Administration Level 2A under the Break O’Day Council Enterprise Agreement 2018. Currently this provides for a minimum salary entry point of $66,230.78 per annum.
Council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.
Person we are looking for:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong administrative and customer service skills to support our Development Services team. With at least three years of administration or customer service experience, you will excel in Microsoft Office, multitasking, and maintaining accuracy.
Your communication style is effective, will handle challenges professionally, and work well within a team environment.
Having experience in local government or regulatory working environment is a plus but not essential.
When do applications need to be submitted by?
5pm Friday 14 March 2025
To apply, you must address each of the selection criteria.
This is achieved by describing and giving specific examples how your previous work experience has allowed you to develop each of the skills and abilities required. The quality of your writing is not what we are assessing; it is your work experience as it relates to the tasks required and described.
A complete application will require:
- Covering Letter.
- Assessing of the selection criteria.
- Current Resume/CV.
- Completed Pre-Employment Health Declaration (available on the website), and a
- Completed Application for Employment Form (available on the website)
TO APPLY: If you would like assistance applying for this role contact us via admin@bodec.org.au for free resume, interview and application help.