AddressAbout the role
In this role, you will provide administrative and support services to the Strategic Implementation Unit, with a particular focus on the provision of an efficient and effective Planning Scheme Amendment service. The position is also the first point of contact for, and an information provider to, the Unit’s internal and external customers.
Work type: Permanent full time
Classification:Band 5 ($76,355 - $86,617 pa plus super)
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist with the processing of planning scheme amendments including giving public notice, lodging advertising, exhibition, collating submissions, Panel Hearing preparation, updating the website and invoicing and payment of fees.
- Be the initial contact person for the Unit and direct enquiries as appropriate, including phone and counter enquiries.
- Create and manage internal systems so as to ensure that the Unit’s corporate operational requirements are met.
- Ensure key documents are stored and processed on Council’s corporate record management system.
- Maintain and prepare up to date letter templates, forms, spreadsheets, databases and procedures.
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly amendment status reports and other reports as directed.
- Assist with the processing of Council reports including liaison with other Administration Officers.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant senior administrative experience including account keeping and budget skills.
Essential Experience:
- Highly developed computer skills and an ability to learn and adapt to other computer applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Oracle, HPRM Trim (ReX), Pathway, Skype, Adobe Acrobat).
- Superior organisational skills and capacity to effectively plan, organise and manage own time to achieve targets within a set timetable.
- Pro-active approach to undertaking work and an ability to identify opportunities.
- Sound communication skills and experience in being the initial point of contact.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and contribute to a positive team environment.
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Child Safety Responsibilities
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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.
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A career with us
We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.
We offer:
- salary sacrificing and novated lease options
- cultural and ceremonial leave
- study leave
- paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
- IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
- training and career development opportunities
- a healthy and safe environment
- our employee wellbeing program
- corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
- unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Applications and Enquiries
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Applications close: 11:55pm Wednesday 10 July 2024
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Enquiries: Peter Schembri, Coordinator Strategic Implementation | 5272 4496 | *********@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
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