Join our City Planning team and play a key role in supporting high-quality planning outcomes across Clarence.
This role is perfect for an organised, detail-driven administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Provide high-quality administrative support to the City Planning Group, ensuring timely, accurate outcomes.
Coordinate and process statutory planning applications within council's corporate systems.
Issue correspondence, notifications and permits, and manage associated fees, invoices and statutory timeframes.
Deliver accurate, customer-focused general planning information to internal and external customers.
Coordinate all statutory notification requirements, including advertising, on-site notices and referral communications.
Gather and prepare information to support responses to statutory authority requests.
Process purchase orders, requisitions, refunds and invoices in line with council policies and procedures.
Contribute to reviewing and updating planning administration policies, procedures and work instructions.
About you
Strong administrative capability with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
Resilient, adaptable and able to work through complex processes collaboratively.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Confident digital literacy, including working with corporate systems and technology to support workflow.
What we offer you
Base salary between $76,****** and $88,****** will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation
Permanent, full-time
Monthly rostered day off.
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year and a superb work-life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the "Apply Now" button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Applications via SEEK will not be considered. We will only accept applications submitted via Apply Now – City of Clarence.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Sonya Abbott (Team Leader Planning Administration) on ************.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Planning Administration Officer.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 8 December ****.
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