Permits & Project Officer (Construction Management)

Yarra City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Yarra City Council is offering a temporary full-time Permits and Projects Officer (Construction Management) within the Infrastructure Traffic & Civil Engineering Branch. The role supports issuing occupation permits and consents for building and utility works in the municipality, with a busy and motivated team.

The Successful Applicant Will Have knowledge of the Road Management Act and related permits, strong communication, ability to handle a high workload with a focus on customer service, and

Qualifications

• Understanding of relevant legislation including the Road Management Act and associated Consents and Council's Local Laws.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to manage a high workload of permits with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assess and issue occupation permits and consents for building and utility works.
• Support the Permits and Consents (Construction Management) team within the Infrastructure Traffic & Civil Engineering Branch.
• Collaborate to ensure timely processing and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Permits and Projects Officer (Construction Management)

Temporary Full Time – Until the end of January 2027

Band 5 – starting at $80,410.06 + Superannuation + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development


• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance


• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

An exciting opportunity exists to become part of the Permits and Consents (Construction Management) team in the Infrastructure Traffic & Civil Engineering Branch at Yarra City Council. This is a busy and highly motivated team who are responsible to assess and issue a variety of occupation permits and consents relating to building and utility works within the municipality.

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• An understanding of relevant legislation including the Road Management Act and associated Consents and Council's Local Laws and the permits issued under them.


• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to manage a high workload of permits with a strong focus on customer service.


• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

For further information, please see the Position Description attached or Mary Murphy, Acting Coordinator Construction Management Permits [phone] / [e-mail]

901539 105211 Permits Project Officer Position Description July 2025.pdf

Yarra City Council is Dynamic Organisation. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Applications close on Friday 13th Nov 2026, at 11:55pm.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.