About the Opportunity

The NSW Department of Planning have advised several updates to the NSW ePlanning portal which will impact existing processes including Building Information Certificates, introduction of Road Act Applications, and enhancement of compliance certificates and appropriate fee charging under the Water Management Act 2000.

The Development/Certificates Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the lodgement, amendment and determination of certification applications and certificates received by the Planning and Certification Department. The role will work closely with development assessment staff in the Planning and Certification Department and the Operations and Infrastructure Directorates to ensure assessment timelines are met and urgent tasks are actioned promptly. In addition, this role will actively monitor Council's ePlanning portal to ensure efficient and compliant processes.

Therefore, for this exciting role, we are looking for a person that has proven strong administrative experience and is comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, customer orientated and collaborative environment. This role will require a person that has great communication skills and has the ability to meet required timelines. Previous experience in local government would be advantageous. 

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent qualification OR extensive administrative or development/certification experience
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated ability in the use of a range of computer software
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a tactful, professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Current and maintained NSW Drivers Licence
• Right to live and work in Australia

Desirable:

• Experience in local government
• Experience in the coordination of development and building certification applications and certificates

Benefits for you

• The Grade applicable to the position is Grade 10 within Council's salary structure. 
• The annual salary range is $65,832 ($36.17/hr) to 75,706 ($41.60/hr). Starting salary to be determined dependent upon the qualifications and experience of successful applicant
• 35 hour working week with a fortnightly accrued off
• Employer Superannuation of 11% applies
• Employment conditions are under the Local Government (State) Award
• Financial Assistance with relocation expenses
• Salary Packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are available

Position Description

Development/Certificates Coordinator - Click Here

About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Community, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork. 

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to their care and protection. Council recognises and understands that experiencing harm, abuse or neglect can have devastating and long lasting effects on their physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Therefore, it is imperative that all staff, volunteers and contractors understand the role they play, both individually and collectively, in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.  

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

Council embraces a LEAN philosophy across its operations in an effort to maximize the value and service we deliver to our community with a commitment to best practice work health and safety for our staff and stakeholders. In our quest for improvement Council has achieved formal accreditation under  ISO45001:2018 framework for our Work Health and Safety Management System.  This highly regarded accreditation recognises the dedication and commitment from Council staff to ensure safety management systems are robust and efficient and more importantly that a safe workplace is provided for our staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers.

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How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.

To apply for this position:

• Select Apply Now
• Complete the Application Form including the Screening Questions
• Attach your resume and any other relevant documentation

Council will only accept applications submitted on line, however if you do not have access to a computer or other electronic device, the Human Resources team, Engineering Administration staff or your local library staff will be only too happy to assist you.

Parkes Shire Council operates a merit-based recruitment process and proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Aboriginal persons are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense), including a hearing and drug and alcohol test
• Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number as the role may involve working with work experience students

Working With Children Check

To create a child safe environment, all Council employees working directly in a child related field or area will require a Working with Children Check.  More information can be found at www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au. 

 All other employees will be required to sign a Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Parkes Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file, and accessed by Council Records Staff and members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Applicants may request their information be returned to them at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Other Important Details

Enquiries: Telephone Scott Brakenridge or Brendan Hayes on (02) 6861 2333 for further information.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!