Permit Officer

• 3-Month Temp Assignment
• Eastern Suburbs
• Local Government

Permits Officer | Local Government | $39.14 + Super | 3-months

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established local government organisation based in Melbourne's inner east, providing administrative support within a busy team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to build further experience within Local Government.

Your new role Working within the permits team, you will provide day-to-day administrative and customer service support relating to various permit applications.

Your duties will include:

• Processing and administering permit applications
• Reviewing applications and supporting documentation for completeness
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and permit information
• Processing bonds, refunds and related documentation
• Monitoring applications and following up on outstanding information
• Managing customer enquiries through CRM systems
• Preparing correspondence and updating registers
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing general administrative support across the wider team

We encourage applications from candidates with backgrounds in infringements, building and planning administration, construction permits or related Local Government functions.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Strong administration experience, preferably within construction, local government, engineering, property or permits
• Experience processing applications, permits or high-volume documentation
• Strong data entry and records management skills
• Confident customer service and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and follow established processes
• Strong Microsoft Office and general systems experience
• Previous Local Government experience is advantageous but not essential
• Victorian Driver Licence
• Ability to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check

What you'll get in return

• 3-month temporary assignment
• Full-time hours - Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to gain further experience within Local Government and permit administration

What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated copy of your resume. Alternatively, contact Lauren Horne via email at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.