Location: Officer
Contract: ASAP start | 3 months
Rate: $40 per hour + super
A local government authority is seeking a Statutory Planning Officer for a short‑term contract to support counter services and statutory planning functions.
This role is customer‑facing and supports planning application processing and enquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Front‑counter and phone customer service for planning enquiries
- Respond to general planning enquiries, property information requests, secondary consents, plan endorsements and extensions of time
- Process minor amendments, VicSmart applications and permit extensions
- Prepare written responses and provide internal planning support
- Assist with records management and administrative tasks
- Understanding of statutory planning processes and planning legislation
- Experience in statutory planning (preferred)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Current driver’s licence
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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