Administration Officer - Growth & Activation

Administration Officer - Growth & Activation

THE JOB

Snowy Valleys Council is seeking an experienced and capable administration officer to provide professional and timely administrative services and contribute to the effective operation of the customer service response for Councils Growth and Development function.

This is a temporary position from 14 June 2024 – 31 January 2025 to cover staff leave. This term includes a period of training prior to the commencement of leave.

This role will require high level administrative skills with the ability to plan and organise work priorities, work through and resolve administrative issues, and work within timeframes. The successful person will be collaborative and proactive with strong communication skills and a focus on delivery of quality customer service.

Previous experience in a similar role will be considered favourably but is not required. Duties will include:

• receipt and processing of applications for development and certification
• provide first point of contact for customer enquiries and follow up
• processing application outcomes once decisions have been determined
• accept, book and prioritise critical stage inspections for officers
• maintain records and databases to ensure information is readily accessible
• provide administrative support to the team including facilitation of meetings

Full details of the position accountabilities and selection criteria are provided in the position description. Please address how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the position description.

THE TEAM

The Growth and Development team delivers the building certification, land use planning, development control, environmental health and regulatory services of Council in order to effectively meet strategic planning, statutory and community needs.

THE BENEFITS

• Fortnightly salary of $2232.71 plus 11% superannuation contribution.
• 35 hour working week.
• Flexible working arrangements available including a 9-day fortnight.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application online via our website www.snowyvalleys.nsw.gov.au/Careers with Council. You will be able to access the position description here and will be asked through the application process to upload a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and your current resume.

Please submit your application by Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 11.00pm.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about the requirements of the position or the work area, please contact Nick Wilton, Executive Manager Growth and Activation on 0417 851 475.

For information relating to the recruitment process please contact our People & Culture team via email hrcorp@svc.nsw.gov.au.

• Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact our People and Culture team via email hrcorp@svc.nsw.gov.au and our team will contact you to discuss how we can support you with your needs.
• Council has a non-smoking in the workplace policy and operates a random drug and alcohol testing program.