Subdivision Officer

**Job No**:SGSC721***

**Location**:Leongatha****:
**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Part Time Fixed Term 12 month position (0.6 FTE / 22.8 hours per week)
- Salary Band 6: $55,521 (pro rata) plus 11.5% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements available

In this role you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

- Ensuring processing of subdivision sign offs and decisions is in accordance with the provisions of relevant Acts, Regulations and Council policies and within statutory timelines.
- Providing information and assistance to planning enquiries at the counter and by telephone (as required) to members of the public and development community.
- Liaising with land surveyors, developers and internal staff ensuring plans submitted for approval comply with the requirements of the Title Office and Council.
- Participating in strategic town planning projects and initiatives within the unit, at the direction of the Manager Planning & Building.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful, you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in planning or engineering or a related discipline and/or relevant experience in administering the subdivision process.
- Knowledge and understanding of the subdivision processes to be able to effectively analyse and interpret legal documents, plans and legislation in relation to this.
- Proven experience working in a team environment, with the ability to foster trust and cooperation of others.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workloads within tight timeframes and develop innovative solutions to issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare, clear, concise reports and make recommendations where required.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, SPEAR and Outlook and experience in using databases.

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

**NEXT STEPS**:
Enquiries to: Nick Moore, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 03 5662 9200

**Applications close Midnight Wednesday 16 October 2024.**:

- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._

**Certified by South Gippsland Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Kerryn Ellis, in accordance with section 290 and section 304 of the **_Local Government Act 2020._