Development Services Support Officer

Employment Status: Fixed term, 12 months (parental leave cover)
Days & Hours of Work: Monday – Friday totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 4- $74,980.49 + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home

About Us

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Development Services Team as a Development Services Support Officer on a fixed term basis. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high levels of Administrative Support to the Development Services Department.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

- The ability to provide a very high standard of Customer Service, with at least 3 years’ experience. Local Government experience is desirable.

- Extensive experience in document management and software systems and be able to provide high quality written responses and have excellent attention to detail.

- An interest in playing a key role in maintaining and improving the liveability and environment of Bayside.

- Ability to work on a number of activities simultaneously and be organised.

- Demonstrated ability to support the processing of applications for development and/or other types of customer service requests.

- Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, as well as planning process administration and records management tools.

- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to a team environment

- Relevant practical work experience.

Mandatory pre‑employment requirements

- Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.

- Provide or obtain an employment‑based Working with Children check.

What we can offer you in return

- A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

- Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.

- Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.

- Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.

- A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.

- Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

How to apply

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description

2. Provide a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and what has motivated you to apply for this role

3. Click Apply to submit your application

4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager

Applications close

Sunday 9 November, 11:55pm

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Ashley Vantpadje, Acting Senior Team Leader Development Services Support on 03 9599 4702 or via email avantpadje@bayside.vic.gov.au.

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

Bayside City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

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