Planning Assistant And Council Liaison Officer

Our Client located in Emu Plains is looking for an experienced, confident and competant Planning Assistant with great administrative skills.

The Client:
Our client is a family-owned and operated company that started trading back in 1959 and is still operating at the same location in Emu Plains. With over 60 years of experience and over 100,000 happy customers, our client is a trusted name when it comes to outdoor renovations and home improvements, particularly alfrescos, carports, decks, patios, pergolas, and sunrooms.
Due to continued growth, a spot has opened in their team for an administrative superstar!
Your Duties:

• Prepare planning approvals, environmental assessment, and post-planning approval documentation
• Liaise with the relevant departments on planning approvals, development applications, and environmental assessment processes
• Prepare consultant briefs and tender documentation as required
• Develop and maintain systems for planning approvals
• Drive systemic improvements to enable improvements to cost, quality, and turnaround times
• Establish and maintain clear expectations relating to government compliance
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure other controls and compliances are considered in all relevant business opportunities and activities
• High volume inbound and outbound calls relating to paperwork and payment follow-ups
• Ability to multi-task and keep abreast of multiple projects concurrently
• Keeping up to date with council planning rules and regulations as to relevant approval requirements

Selection Criteria:

• Prior experience in the building/construction industry
• Knowledge of council/building application procedures and requirements
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Methodical and process-driven approach
• Experience in Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office applications, and electronic filing
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and great interpersonal skills
• Great time management skills with the ability to work unsupervised
• Willingness to perform additional ad hoc duties to facilitate the company's operations, as required

Additional Information:
Immediate start is available for the right candidate. Hours of work will be 8:30 am until 4:00 pm, Mon-Fri, circa $60,000 + super.