Planning Support Officer - St Kilda, Australia - City of Port Phillip

City of Port Phillip

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St Kilda, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Synopsis:
Planning Support Officer - Planning Support (City Development)
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Salary Range Band 5 $74,508 - $86,294 per annum pro rata plus 10.

5% Super:
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Part-time, 2 year temporary position:

Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors.

These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

As a Planning Support Officer, you will play an integral role in providing administrative and telephone support to the Statutory Planning teams within City Development.

Additionally, you will provide professional advice and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.

This is a great opportunity for a recent planning graduate looking for an opportunity to kick start their planning career or an experienced administrator who is seeking to further advance their skills in administration and customer service.

As part of our Planning Support team, you will be encouraged to achieve your best and thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

This is a temporary 2 year part time opportunity

Duties:

Supporting planners with a range of administrative duties ensuring strict confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
Preparing notification documentation.
Assisting in communications with internal and external stakeholders and customers, writing correspondence and answering telephone queries.
Administration of and maintenance of electronic planning records.

Skills and Experience

Exceptional customer service, attention to detail and communication skills.
Ability to manage your own time, prioritise tasks and adapt quickly to change.
Sound problem solving and organisational abilities.
Strong knowledge and experience working within a technical / legislative driven environment desirable.

Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.

We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well

- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Evidence of COVID19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.

How to Apply

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.

The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close **11.59pm Tuesday 13th June 2023