Approvals Coordinator
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The MJH Group (incorporating the iconic McDonald Jones Homes and MOJO Homes brands) is not just in the new home building industry; we are in the business of delivering an unbeatable customer experience from beginning to end. From architecturally designed new homes to finance options, from multi-residential projects to investment properties, the MJH Group has grown and evolved to offer a range of building services which cater to diverse needs, goals and budgets. We set the benchmark in new home building while ensuring that our people, both customers and employees, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.
We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1300 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia's leading home builder.
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About the opportunity
As an Approvals Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring timely and accurate lodgement of development and building approvals. Working closely with Councils, private certifiers, and key external organisations, you'll be central to progressing each project efficiently and compliantly. More specifically, you will:
• Assist the Project Delivery team with the preparation and lodgement of development applications with third party authorities and statutory bodies within required timeframes.
• Prepare DA, CC, or Complying Development applications and coordinate submissions to all relevant authorities prior to final lodgement.
• Manage lodgements with external bodies such as Mines, Water and Sewer authorities, Developers, and Roads & Traffic authorities.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators and our Drafting team to track and document required approval changes for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Follow up on lodged applications with Councils and authorities to obtain estimated approval dates and support construction scheduling.
• Produce reports for management and provide weekly progress updates on all Development Applications.
• Perform a variety of general administrative duties in a timely manner
About you
You will share a passion for our purpose to be Australia's number one residential builder and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:
• Strong administrative and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders with ease.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring documentation, lodgements, and correspondence are accurate and complete.
• Confident communication skills allowing you to work effectively with councils, certifiers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans whilst identifying planning compliances and non-compliances – highly regarded (not essential)
• Knowledge of planning laws and legislations – highly regarded (not essential)
• Previous experience liaising with local councils and private certifiers - highly regarded (not essential)
We are committed to building a more inclusive workplace by improving representation of women and other marginalised groups. If this role appeals to you but you don't feel you tick every box, we encourage you to still apply. We'd love to have a chat with you about your career goals.
Interested?
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.
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