Development Administration Officer

Development Administration Officer 

Full Time Permanent Position - Level 3

Salary $78,822 to $84,572 + superannuation + income protection 

Are you a driven and ambitious professional seeking a chance to leverage your qualifications and experience while advancing your career in a dynamic and growing community setting? If so, the Town of Gawler is interested in hearing from you!

The Development Services team are looking for a motivated and skilled Customer Service and Administration specialist to play a key role in supporting in the administrative operations of our planning, building, and engineering departments. 

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude, initiative, excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Reporting to the Manager of Development Services and Assessment, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to the Development Services Team
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to Council Assessment Panel meetings, including the preparation and distribution agendas and minutes
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of Development meetings, presentations, and other materials
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls
• Working within the Planning Portal (administration function)
• Handling of invoices, registers and bonding agreements
• Undertaking Section 7 Property Searches related to Development Services
• Contributing to policy and strategic projects through research and investigation
• Performing a variety of customer and administrative services, delivering proactive and value-added support 
• Maintaining accurate records and files for the Department and Manager
• This role may entail some out-of-hours work, as required by the flexible working arrangements outlined in Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

How to apply

All applications must be addressed to the CEO and be submitted via email only to: **********@gawler.sa.gov.au. To be considered for the position, please address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description and include a covering letter and current resume. Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with Town of Gawler’s Values and Behaviours.

If you would like to know more about this position, please contact David Bielatowicz, Manager Development Services and Assessment (08) 8522 9***.

General enquiries can be made to the Manager People and Culture, Sue Tobin on (08) 8522 9***.

Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all.  We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that believe they meet the criteria of the position.

Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.

Applications close Wednesday 5pm on 8th May 2024.

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