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

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a Permits and Projects Officer (Construction Management) on a temporary full-time basis to join the Permits and Consents team within the Infrastructure Traffic & Civil Engineering Branch in Melbourne. The role requires knowledge of the Road Management Act, strong communication and customer service, and the ability to manage a high workload with autonomy or collaboratively.

The position offers hybrid/flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to assess and issue a variety of occupation permits and consents relating to building and utility works within the municipality.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Workload management

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.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

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.