Administrative Officer - Regulatory Services

Town of East Fremantle; Fremantle; Híbrido; AUD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Town of East Fremantle is seeking an Administrative Officer to support Regulatory Services. You will manage administration for the Co-ordinator and Executive Manager Regulatory Services, including processing planning applications and building permits.

This fixed-term, full-time role covers parental leave for at least 12 months with a possibility of extension. The Town offers a generous salary, great leave conditions, free parking and health and wellbeing initiatives.

Formación

• Experience in administration within a regulatory environment, preferably local government.
• Excellent administration, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer liaison abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise issues and solve problems promptly.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience with database development/maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide professional administrative support to the Regulatory Services Co-ordinator and Executive Manager.
• Manage administrative processing of planning applications and building permits.
• Assist in document management and control for Regulatory Services.
• Assist the public with telephone or counter queries related to town planning and building.
• Liaise with and service other departments within the Council.
• Provide high level customer service both internally and externally.

Conocimientos

Administration

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer liaison

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Database maintenance

Descripción del empleo

Administrative Officer - Regulatory Services

Posted: 09/10/2026

Closing Date: 28/10/2026

Job Type: Contract

Location: Town Hall

Job Category: Administration and Office,Government, Defence & Emergency

Administrative Officer - Regulatory Services

Fixed term - Full time (12-month parental leave cover with a possibility of an extension)

The appointment is to cover a parental leave absence and will be for a minimum of 12 months. You will report to the Coordinator Regulatory Services and will be responsible for providing administration support to the team, including the processing of planning applications and building permits.

A generous salary is on offer along with great leave conditions, and other Town focused benefits such as free parking, and health and well-being initiatives.

The Town of East Fremantle promotes a flexible workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The Town encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, indigenous Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Job Description

About the role

• Provide professional administrative support to Regulatory Services Co-ordinator and Executive Manager Regulatory Services.
• Manage the administrative processing of planning applications and building permits.
• Assist in the management of the document management/ control for Regulatory Services.
• Assist members of the public with telephone or counter queries related to town planning and building.
• Assist the Regulatory Services section in liaising with and servicing other departments within the Council.
• Provide a high level of customer service both internally and externally.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• You have previous administration experience in a regulatory environment, preferrably in a local government setting, dealing with town planning and building functions.
• Excellent administration, organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer liaison skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision whilst being able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proven ability to prioritise important issues.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Database development and maintenance skills.

For further information about the position, please contact Fraser Henderson, Executive Manager Regulatory Services on 9339 9339 or email [e-mail]

Applications close 4.00pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026.