Administration Support Officer (Planning) 0.4 FTE - 12 month
Posted: 20/12/2024
Closing Date: 08/01/2025
Job Type: Temporary
Job Category: Administration and Office, Government, Defence & Emergency
ABOUT US
Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River, our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria's most popular holiday destinations.
We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.
Benefits include:
* A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork.
* Access to annual flu shots.
* Annual skin checks.
* Opportunity to salary package.
* Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
* Out of hours Social Club.
* Access Employee Assistance Program.
* Can and soft-plastic collection.
* The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
* 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly workplace.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
* Provide general administrative support and customer service duties for Council's Town Planning team.
* Assist in the preparation and processing of Planning documents.
* Maintain records and provide timely production of reports for Council.
* Provide customer point of contact for Planning including Planning enquiries.
* Receive, assess and initiate action on enquiries and requests.
* Assist in the management and maintenance of databases.
* Research basic issues and prepare routine reports.
* Respond to routine correspondence on behalf of the Team and undertake follow-up action on outstanding correspondence or reports.
* Follow up action officer lists.
Minimum Requirements:
* Cert II or higher in Business Administration.
* Prior experience in an administration/clerical/reception-oriented role.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Competent in the application of Microsoft software applications.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
* Prior experience in the Town Planning industry.
To discuss this position please contact Amanda Mathers, Team Leader Administration on: or 0358 719 222.
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