Cladding Support Officer - Victoria, Australia - Boroondara City Council

Description

• Specialist building support role - part time 2 days per week
• Fixed-term to May 2026
• $71,689 per annum, pro rata (plus super)

Your role with us
The City of Boroondara is a leading Victorian Local Government Authority, located in the leafy inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The City of Boroondara is a vibrant, liveable city and we prioritise the cultural, environmental, economic and personal wellbeing of our community. We deliver a range of services that positively impact the lives of our 180,000 residents.

Situated in Council's Building Services Department this is a specialist cladding support role. Reporting to the Coordinator Pools & Community Safety and Senior Technical Advisor, you will:

• Provide exceptional customer service in the provision of information and technical advice to the community, and to all stakeholders
• Assist in the recordkeeping and management of enforcement actions of all buildings containing combustible cladding
• Assist in administering Building Notices and Orders under the Building Act
• Provide project management and administrative support for management of cladding related matters and general support across the department
• Where required, assist with carrying out site inspections on buildings containing combustible cladding with a registered Building Inspector/Building Surveyor

About you
If the following describes you, you will be a great fit for the role:

• Experience in a Building Surveyor's or Building Design related office or Building Department in a support capacity, and/or basic technical knowledge in building
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relay technical information on to other staff, customers and external stakeholder
• Demonstrated experience in computer systems such as CRM, Objective, P&R, ECM, Eview, Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems
• Demonstrated customer service skills with effective communication and ability to gain cooperation and assistance from staff, customers, professionals and tradespeople
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to exercise initiative and to solve problems

What sets us apart?

• An investment in your ongoing professional and personal development
• You will be part of a team that makes a real difference. Working at Boroondara means contributing to creating positive change in the world. Join us in a role where your work matters, and you contribute to meaningful outcomes.
• A supportive and friendly workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• We offer many staff benefits such as flexible working arrangements, study support, wellbeing programs, gym and pool memberships

Employment Requirements:

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check
• All City of Boroondara employees must be fully vaccinated to perform work outside of their place of residence. Appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to provision of evidence of vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencement

Want to know more?
To connect further and gain a better insight into this opportunity view the Position Description Position Description

For any confidential discussion please contact Ellie Relph or Sam Ledger on

How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the 'Apply' button by 11:59pm 8 May 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website

The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on or to allow us to help in any way we can.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.