Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Administration Officer – Building & Planning

• $63,966 p.a. plus superannuation
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Monthly RDO

The Position

The Building and Planning Administration Officer, reporting to the Manager Planning and Development, will work collaboratively with the Planning and Development Services team to ensure the efficient administration function of all building, plumbing and planning matters are processed in accordance with the relevant legislation and timeframes.

The position will co-ordinate all direct customer interactions relating to building, plumbing and planning matters and ensure the customer is provided with the relevant information required to lodge an application and other relevant matters either through the on-line services process, telephone, email or counter enquiry.

About You

You will have achieved the completion of year 12 or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience and a minimum of 1 year administration experience in a medium to large organisation. You will have an excellent phone manner, reception and administration skills. Additionally, you will be proficient in the use of officer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

You are a team player, self motivated and have a strong commitment to excellent customer service. If this sounds like you, then consider the essential criteria in the position description and apply now.

Employee Benefits

• Monthly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave (plus 5% loading)
• 15 days personal leave
• CCRC Uniforms provided
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to discounted health insurance & salary packaging
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.

Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 29 April 2024.

 On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

• Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:

People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: recruitment@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.