About the role
In this role, you will provide exceptional administration support within a team environment, utilising your well-developed analytical, investigative, problem-solving skills.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 4 $71,647 - $76,545 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the investigation and evaluation of subdivision/development/use applications within a team environment.
• Assist with the issue of town planning permits within the team to provide a coordinated responsive service delivery.
• Assist with the coordination of input from various government departments and the general public to meet deadlines as set.
• Prepare correspondence in relation to Council decisions and enquiries from the public.
• Provide clients with a professional and up to date advisory service and assist the public with enquiries.
• Assist the public with advice and assistance associated with the preservation, renovation and maintenance of heritage buildings within the City.
• Establish positive communications with clients and the general public and educate and promote the need for adherence to the various statutes, legislation, local laws and policies.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated administration experience and highly developed computer skills.

Essential Experience:

• Well-developed analytical, investigative, interpretative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time to achieve targets within a set timetable.
• Ability to manage change and be innovative.
• Some town planning experience is highly desirable.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries:  Michelle Nimmo | Team Leader Statutory Planning Administration | MNimmo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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