Approvals Coordinator

• Join the number one residential home builder in NSW
• Prepare and liaise with external stakeholders to arrange the lodgement of plans and building approvals
• Oak Flats office location

From architecturally designed first homes to luxurious residences, from multi-residential projects to investment properties, McDonald Jones Homes has grown and evolved to offer a range of building services that cater to diverse needs, goals and budgets and today we are recognised as one of Australia's leading builders of residential homes. We strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.

We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1000 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia’s leading home builder. 

About the opportunity

The Approvals Coordinator works closely with external stakeholders, reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the South Coast Administration team. The key focus of this role is to prepare documentation and liaise with the relevant Councils, private certifiers and external organisations to arrange the prompt lodgement of plans and necessary building approvals. More specifically, you will:

• Prepare and lodge for developer approval within a timely manner 
• Prepare council DA, CC or Complying Development applications and submit to the relevant bodies prior to lodgement to the relevant authority 
• Prepare and lodge applications to other relevant authorities such as Mines, Sydney Water, Roast and Traffic etc.
• Liaise with Project Coordinators and Drafters to ensure changes required for approval and documented for our clients and internal stakeholders
• Follow up on lodged applications through Council and other authorities to obtain estimate dates of approval to assist in planning the construction list
• Prepare reports for management and provide weekly progress updates on each Development Application 
• Ensure lodgment time from contract signing to permit applies as per the needs of the business 
• Complete general administrative tasks associated with the position

About you

You will share a passion for our purpose to be Australia’s number one residential builder and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans whilst identifying planning compliances and non-compliances
• Strong knowledge and understanding of planning laws and legislations as well as processes
• Outstanding negotiation and communications skills
• Experience in liaising with consultants and contractors to arrange technical reports and support documentation
• Previous experience liaising with local councils and private certifiers is highly regarded

Our commitment

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia’s number one leading home builder and Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We value safety and integrity, and we lead the way in innovation and building better.

Interested?

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical. 

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better lives, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au  and mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au  or follow us on LinkedIn.