AddressAn opportunity to join our Development Services team, where you’ll play an integral role in the growth and enhancement of our built environment within The Barossa Council’s community. You will be responsible for managing and effectively processing complex building applications, whilst ensuring they are assessed in line with the requirements of relevant Statutory requirements and delivering a positive and professional customer experience. Drawing upon your exceptional communication skills and your senior level experience, you will be focused on interpreting and applying legislation, and delivering specialist technical advice to members of the Barossa community.
Your professional communication and customer service skills will see you:
- Provide specialist, technically proficient building advice, support and assistance to the organisation and broader community and influence team performance through the application of modern people leadership practices.
- Undertake onsite inspections and investigations, ensuring professional conduct and representation of Council whilst also ensuring compliance with Council’s Building Inspection Policy and required legislation.
- Oversee application processing in addition to the management and end to end processing, assessment and approval of proposed development applications.
- Provide leadership as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team including to provide and receive specialist advice on a range of issues and projects.
- Mentor and build capacity of the Cadetship Assessment Officer – Building.
To be successful in this role you will require:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with a minimum of 5 years relevant senior level work experience.
- Accredited Professional Building Level 1 or 2 under the Accredited Professionals Scheme.
- A professional approach to complex problem solving with the capability to utilise high level interpersonal skills to resolve issues as it relates to the area.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation and engagement skills with the ability to interact with people of all levels.
Join a progressive and flexible organisation in this fantastic opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time position offered at a General Officer Level 5 or 6 however, will be offered dependent on your skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits of working with us:
Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer:
- Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements
- An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program
- Competitive discounts on private health insurance
- Generous uniform allowance
- Journey insurance and income protection
- Professional development and industry networking
Essential position requirements:
This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid National Police Check (NPC) before being appointed to the position. You will also be required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement for income protection purposes.
For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the Organisational Culture and People team on (08) 8563 8***. To apply please forward your application addressing points within the position competency profile to The Barossa Council via ***@barossa.sa.gov.au or via our website.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 17 June 2024
The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people who live with disability and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles.
