- An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting the delivery of positive environmental outcomes for Gippsland
- Part Time or Full Time Fixed Term Position until June 2024 with potential to extend
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in Traralgon, Maffra or Leongatha.
About the Role
- As our Planning Administration Officer, you will be supporting the Statutory Planning Team in delivering planning outcomes that contribute to safe, sustainable development in West Gippsland.
- In this role, your focus will be on providing high level customer service to the community and administrative support services to the Statutory Planning Unit, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of enquiries, information requests and approvals.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers to apply for Flood Advice or a Works on Waterways permit
- Liaise with staff from local government and the development community
- Manage inwards and outwards correspondence relating to the Authority’s statutory functions through the FloodZoom database
- Coordinate the process for data sharing through Digitial Data Licences
- Provide administrative support to other Victorian Catchment Management Authorities, as required.
About You
- Highly developed and demonstrated interpersonal skills suited to developing and maintaining partnerships with diverse range of stakeholders
- A focus on providing high level customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Well-developed IT skills, particularly in the Microsoft office suite of programs and database management
- Familiarity with planning referrals, flood advice requests and the Works on Waterways approval process highly desirable.
Benefits
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- A culture of continuous improvement
- Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to job-share or work from home
- A focus on well being initiatives, with regular events and programs including our Employee Assistance Program.
Application
To apply please send your application to recruitment@wgcma.vic.gov.au, by 5pm, Friday 9 June, 2023.
Please note to be shortlisted, applications must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description under Item “I”.
Interested persons are strongly encouraged to refer to the position description or contact:
Penny Phillipson, Manager Statutory Planning on 0400 571 034.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Madelyn Brand, Organisational Development Lead, by calling 03 5175 7839.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri Peoples and pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.