AddressWe 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 and Subdivision Officer, you’ll provide a high level of administrative and technical support for the Planning Unit ensuring administration is conducted in an efficient manner to a consistent standard. You will monitor, support and facilitate subdivision permit applications and facilitate the creation of new proposed parcel lots on release of new titles.
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.
- Ensuring registration of all subdivision planning, Section 173 Agreements and related documents is in accordance with the relevant legislation and in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Maintaining and updating computer registers utilised by the Planning and Building Unit.
- Processing and maintaining planning permit subdivision applications and associated referrals within SPEAR including liaison with internal staff and external agencies.
- Administration of subdivision certification process, requests for Valuation Reports and issuance of Statement of Compliance documentation.
- Processing Section 173 Agreements and liaising with Council and customer legal advisors.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Bairnsdale.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience.
- Good understanding of planning permit and Subdivision applications and related processes.
- 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 consistently high quality of work outputs.
- Willingness to work with and assist others in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to adapt to and manage change, including process improvement.
- 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
- Monthly ADO
- 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 9***.
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.
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