This role provides support to the Building and Environmental Health Unit by assisting with public enquiries, providing advice on Council application processes, and checking submitted applications and plans for compliance with lodgement requirements.
About the role:
- Assist staff with pre-lodgement checks of various applications and the provision of advice to customers concerning applications and processes.
- Undertake development and planning administration, including counter and telephone enquiries on building, environmental health, and planning matters.
- Interact with other staff members, external stakeholders, and members of the public to respond to enquiries.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $72,400 per annum with competency-based increments up to $85,001 per annum, plus 11.5% super
- 70 hours, 9-day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- High level of oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage complaints and resolve conflicts.
- Knowledge of the development process in a local government context.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 6 June 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
SK97188A