Environment & Planning Admin & Support Officer (12-Month)

Shire of Douglas; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

5 weeks leave

9 day fortnight

Personal leave 3 weeks

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Training and development

Active social club

Job summary

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Environment and Planning Team on a 12-month parental leave cover. You will provide broad administrative and operational support across Planning, Resource Management, Local Laws, Environmental Health and Sustainability, and assist with purchasing, invoicing, reporting and data management.

Working alongside the Corporate and Communities Department, you will help establish best practice in administration, maintain registers and

Qualifications

• Administration experience or suitable qualifications.
• Current Queensland driver's licence.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in recordkeeping.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to develop new procedures to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad based administrative and operational support services to the Environment and Planning Unit, including Planning, Resource Management, Local Laws, Environmental Health and Sustainability.
• Assist with purchasing, reconciliation and processing of invoices, reporting, data management and maintenance of various spreadsheets and registers.
• Contribute to maximising the functions of Environment and Planning Unit.
• Establish best practice in administration and the provision of efficient and effective professional services.
• Operate collaboratively with the Environment and Planning Unit as well as the Corporate and Communities Department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Integrity and discretion

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Administration experience

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Environment and Planning Team on a 12-month parental leave cover. You will provide broad administrative and operational support across Planning, Resource Management, Local Laws, Environmental Health and Sustainability, and assist with purchasing, invoicing, reporting and data management.

Working alongside the Corporate and Communities Department, you will help establish best practice in administration, maintain registers and