Temporary Duty Development Officer

**Abou**t us**

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

**Ab**out th**e role**

Your main duties will include:

- Responding to counter, telephone and correspondence enquiries on matters such as development, planning and environment polices. Enquiries will be from developers, Council officers and the community.
- Coordinating the booking of and providing administrative support to pre-lodgement meetings and internal development committee meetings.
- Undertaking detailed searches of Council’s records and preparing a written summary of approvals and certificates pertaining to property enquiries.
- Checking and authorising the issue of planning certificates.

**Salary Information**

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $74,509.27 to $92,498.65 gross per annum consisting of:

- $66,824.46 to $82,958.43 base salary
- $7,684.81 to $9,540.22 superannuation (at 11.5%)

**What we offer**

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

**Culture and benefits**
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.

**About you**

This is an exciting opportunity for an administrative expert who has an interest in Local Government Planning. We are looking for someone who has experience preparing quality official documentation, who has a passion for excellent customer service and who is comfortable undertaking research and interpreting legislation. If this is you, we want to hear from you
- Willingness and ability to undertake a series of short courses in planning as part of Council’s Learning and Development Pathway.
- Substantial administrative experience including proficient typing, implementation of information/records systems including accurate data entry and timely management of data, ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills and ability to work effectively in a busy workplace with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Please read the **Information Package** for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Darren Lalor on 02 4474 1307.

**Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 20 October 2024.**

**Confirmation of personal identity and working rights**:

- As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. _
- Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice._