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Yass Valley is a growing and prosperous regional community which offers a great country lifestyle in close proximity to Canberra. It provides a diverse rural and natural setting, heritage towns and villages and relaxed lifestyle opportunities, all with easy access to the rich sporting, cultural and educational opportunities across the region.

• The Opportunity

To provide coordination of all administration tasks associated with the Development Control team.

• Key Accountabilities

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to :

• Coordinate the administration for Development Control including management processes in the NSW Planning Portal, Maqiq documents, 10.7 certificate production, booking of inspections, reporting and customer service.
• Convene Development Assessment Panel meetings for the allocation of work tasks, internal referrals and notification requirements.
• Initiate continuous improvement projects to improve administration of Development Control processes including documentation of processes and maintenance of templates.
• Provide executive support to the Director Planning & Environment.
• Ensure that the Customer Services team provide a professional and timely service to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the structure and functions of Local Government.
• Essential Requirements
• Tertiary qualifications at a minimum Certificate III or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in a similar office-based administrative role.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a team, establish work priorities and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience using the NSW Planning Portal will be highly regarded.
• A current class C driver's licence.

The Position Description containing detailed information on the role is available here

• Conditions
• This is a permanent full-time position, working a 35 hour week with a nine-day fortnight.
• How to Apply

1. Your resume as relevant to this role (5 pages or less).

• Eligibility
• An Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen.
• Or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
• Contact

For position specific enquiries contact Ian Dencker, Acting Manager Development Control on (02) 6226 1477