Talent.com
Development Services Support Officer

Development Services Support Officer

Bayside City CouncilCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
10 days ago
Job description

Overview

Development Services Support Officer at Bayside City Council

Employment Status : Fixed term, 12 months (parental leave cover). Days & Hours : Monday – Friday, 38 hours per week. Salary : Band 4 - $74,980.49 + 12% superannuation. Location : Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home.

About Us

We are a passionate organisation focused on building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures for Bayside. Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an accessible and safe working environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Development Services Team as a Development Services Support Officer on a fixed term basis. You will provide high levels of Administrative Support to the Development Services Department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a very high standard of customer service, with at least 3 years’ experience (local government experience is desirable).
  • Manage documents and software systems, produce high quality written responses, and maintain strong attention to detail.
  • Contribute to maintaining and improving the liveability and environment of Bayside.
  • Handle multiple activities simultaneously and stay organized.
  • Support the processing of development applications and other customer service requests.
  • Use word processing, spreadsheets, planning process administration, and records management tools.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Relevant practical work experience.

Qualifications / Skills

  • Strong customer service skills with relevant experience (minimum 3 years).
  • Experience with document management and administrative software; excellent written communication and attention to detail.
  • Interest in supporting liveability and environmental improvements in Bayside.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.
  • Familiarity with development application processing and general customer service workflows.
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and records management tools.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to contribute to a collaborative environment.
  • Relevant practical work experience.

    • Mandatory pre-employment requirements

  • Willingness to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
  • Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

    • What we can offer you

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for work-life balance.
  • Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, wellbeing leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, and the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave per year.
  • Staff wellbeing programs, events, and gym membership discounts.
  • Learning and development opportunities to grow and thrive.
  • A parkland-surrounded office near the beach (about a 500m walk).
  • Free onsite staff parking and the option to book hybrid vehicles for work-related travel.

    • How to apply

  • Review the Position Description on the Bayside City Council Careers page to understand role responsibilities.
  • Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying.
  • Click Apply to submit your application.
  • If you require reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process, please contact the Hiring Manager.

    • For more information, please contact Julie Crollon at 03 9599 4322 or email jcroll@bayside.vic.gov.au.

    Note : Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together, and Find Better Ways. We acknowledge the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with us today. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Service Support Officer • City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia