Permits Officer

6 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Metricon Full time

**EveryOne, a division of Metricon Homes, is a business unit of Australia’s leading builder, Metricon Homes that is focused purely on delivering Social, Affordable and Accessible Housing.**

We focus on the specific requirements of this sector supporting our clients, Government, Community Housing Providers, Not for Profit Organisations, Impact Investors and Developers to address the needs of disadvantaged people across Australia.

Our volume of work has increased, so your experience in reading plans, res code and understanding state guidelines in the building industry enables you to be across every project and know what is required from the start.

Reporting to the Permits Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

- Assess plans and documentation and ensure compliance
- Review plans against building regulations or ResCode relevant to the state
- Obtain require building, planning and other permits required
- Address any complications within the permit process
- Liaise with Developers, Councils, and Building Surveys and internal departments and
- Generating reports based on findings and making all necessary recommendations.

Metricon will offer you:

- Hybrid working with 3 days at home, and Tuesday & Thursday in the office in Mt Waverley - casual in dress code, focused in its delivery, fun & surrounded by a vibrant team
- Great training and onboarding to set you up for success
- Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where You Matter
- Free Onsite Parking at our Mount Waverley Head Office - Just off the Monash Freeway at Blackburn Road so easy to get to
- On-going learning and development opportunities to help build your skills and reach your potential - whether through nationally accredited courses, our highly engaging e-learning portal or other comprehensive training programs
- We promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunities
- Attractive housing discounts on our award-winning homes
- You Matter Physical fitness, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your well being
- 24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; and
- Exclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform.
- Experience in a similar role - ideally in permits or pre-site administration within residential
- Completed studies in Cert IV Building & Construction or higher would be an advantage
- Demonstrated knowledge of Building Regulations and ResCode
- Broad working knowledge of the residential home building and construction process
- Ability to manage high volume of work while maintaining high attention to detail and
- Outstanding organisational and time management capabilities.

**This role requires a national police check to be undertaken.



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