Development Compliance & Building Certification Specialist

Snowy Monaro Regional Council; Cooma; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking an Development Compliance Administration Officer to provide high-level administration for the Development and Building Certification Department. You will manage compliance, audits and inspection reports and deliver excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

You will assist in lodging and issuing Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates and related documents, maintain the Fire Safety Certificates Register and help evolve data

Qualifications

• High level office, secretarial and administration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, provide high-quality customer service, and support the efficient operation of a busy office environment
• Excellent customer service philosophy allowing the position to deal effectively with a diverse range of clients and situations.
• Proven highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of all Windows and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to consistently produce quality work to agreed deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principals of EEO and WHS.
• A working knowledge of fundamental town planning & construction industry processes and procedures.
• An understanding of urban, rural and alpine development issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Development and Building Certification Department including the preparation of compliance, audit and inspection program reports.
• Provide a high standard of customer service support to both internal (Council) and external (public) customers through all communication mediums.
• Assist with the lodgement and issuance of Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Occupation Certificates, Building Information Certificates, Section 68 applications and provide any other admin support to the Building Certification team deemed necessary.
• Maintain the Fire Safety Certificates Register.
• Promptly and accurately register and record all correspondence and documentation into Council’s electronic Records Management System.
• Assist in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of data management systems for the Development and Building Certification Department.
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity.
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions.
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions.

Skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Record keeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

WHS/EEO knowledge

Town planning knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking an Development Compliance Administration Officer to provide high-level administration for the Development and Building Certification Department. You will manage compliance, audits and inspection reports and deliver excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

You will assist in lodging and issuing Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates and related documents, maintain the Fire Safety Certificates Register and help evolve data