Current job vacancies - Administration Officer - Approval Services

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We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Administration Officer, to join our passionate Approval Services Administration Team on a fixed term 12-month basis.   The successful appointee will be responsible for:

• Providing a high level of customer service to the City of Wanneroo and surrounding community.
• Completing administration processes such as the lodgement, checking and sending out Approval information for Building and Planning applications.
• Providing administration support to both the Building and Planning teams.
• Respond to Building and Planning enquiries.
• Supporting and conducting general administration processes within the Building and Planning Teams.
• Communicate, engage and provide support / advice to relevant stakeholders and customers.
• Playing a key role in providing a positive culture in a high performing team.

Administration Officer - Approval Services Position Description

As a collaborative member of the Approvals Administration Team, the position is accountable for providing a high level of Customer Service to both the City’s external and internal stakeholders.

The successful appointee must be adaptable, values driven and proactive. They must also thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation.  

As such, applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities:

• Intermediate organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing strong customer service
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Intermediate level of Authority, Content Manager, Microsoft Office, Trapeze
• Intermediate administration skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• 5 weeks annual leave;
• Paid wellness day;
• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An amazing and supportive team environment.

If this position sounds like you - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

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For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Samantha Scott, Senior Administration Officer on 08 9405 5311.

Reference Number: 3018

Close date:  11 December 2024 (9:00pm AWST)

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.

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