Planning Portal Coordinator - Administrative Support Officer (Temporary 12 Months)

Planning Portal Coordinator - Administrative Support Officer

(Temporary 12 Months)

• Front of house role working with the new NSW Planning Portal digital platform
• Temporary 12 month opportunity
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks

About Us

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council possessing beautiful natural landscapes, parks, and scenic waterways, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work in this newly created role working as part of the Business Improvement & Customer Relation Department of the City Planning & Environment Directorate.

As the Planning Portal Coordinator, some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Providing administrative support to the Manager Business Improvement & Customer Relations together with the Senior Coordinator Building & Development Advisory Service for the operation of the new digital services provided through the NSW Planning Portal together with new associated tasks and workflows
• Providing administrative support to staff members in the Department for the new clearing house meeting process
• Updating and maintenance of databases
• Maintenance of records and files
• Answering telephone, email and letter enquiries
• Filing of documentation and records
• Organisation of meetings including booking
• Accurate Minute taking
• Processing and tracking of requisitions and invoices
• Attendance and participation in Department meetings
• Undertake other administrative duties, tasks and projects as required

As a member of the Business Improvement & Customer Relations Department and the Development Advisory Service Team you will need to ensure that the service provided is customer focussed and of a high quality in order to meet the needs of the community, applicants and developers of the City of Ryde and as such it is an excellent opportunity to showcase your customer service, technical, analytical and administrative skills.

Key requirements

• Higher School Certificate, appropriate TAFE or similar qualification
• Excellent word processing / computer skills
• Data entry experience
• Records management experience
• Customer Service Experience
• Covid-19 vaccinated

Previous experience in Local Government operations in particular development and planning matters would be desirable.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $58,333 - $71,505 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Accrue a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
• Opportunity to sign up as a Fitness Passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to Apply

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.  Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system.  In addition to answering the on-line application questions shown below, you will need to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a separate cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday 29 May 2022 @ 11:30pm  

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Vince Galletto on (02) 9952 8233 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety