Planning Support Officer

Job description

3-month Planning Support Officer opportunity to work for a large council in the Southeastern suburbs | ASAP start | $42 p/h + super

• Previous Planning Officer experience within a local government essential
• Represent a Local Government authority providing excellent service to members of the community
• ASAP start | 3-month temporary opportunity |Full time hours | $42 p/h + super

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Support Officer to join a busy and collaborative planning team within a large organisation in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. This is a 3.5-month contract with an immediate start, supporting a team of statutory planners with administrative, customer service, and planning-related tasks.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in statutory planning or planning administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting planning processes from application through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process planning applications including minor amendments, VicSmart applications, approval of plans, and permit extensions
• Respond to phone and counter enquiries relating to planning matters
• Prepare written responses to planning enquiries
• Provide administrative and operational support to the planning team
• Assist with records management, documentation and file maintenance
• Support internal teams by providing advice or information on planning-related matters
• Assist with coordination of meetings, briefings and team activities where required

To be successful you will have:

• Experience working in statutory planning or planning administration
• Knowledge of Victorian Planning Schemes and planning legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• A current driver's licence

Benefits:

• Grow your Local Government knowledge and understanding.
• Work with a Community based organisation and help drive and deliver change.
• Immediate start opportunities.

Please note you will need to obtain a police check before commencing this role.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today

If this position is not correct for you but you have experience working in Local Government please still do get in touch, we have numerous positions within council.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions to the workplace.