PERS Support Officer: Admin & Planning Compliance

Muswellbrook Shire Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses + Professional Dev.

Flexible work arrangements (Flexi)

Aquatic & Fitness Centre staff 40% off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a PERS Support Officer to provide essential administrative support to the Planning, Environment and Regulatory Services team. You will issue property certificates, respond to enquiries, and help with process improvements and reporting.

The role offers a 12-month temporary full-time arrangement, 35 hours per week, starting January 2027, with salary from $65,100 to $70,248 plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Business Administration or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with Civica Altitude System, Content Manager and NSW Planning Portal is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Issue property-related certificates (Planning Certificates, Drainage Diagrams, Fee Quotes) and respond to enquires.
• Provide fee quotes and check information on new applications.
• Book inspections and manage notifications, document transfers to the NSW Planning Portal, and bulk communications.
• Maintain accuracy of systems, registers and databases.
• Compile data and prepare reports for trend analysis and workload assessment.
• Support Committees with agendas, notices and minute taking.
• Contribute to process improvements and service delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative support

Education

Certificate III Business Administration

Tools

Civica Altitude System

Content Manager

NSW Planning Portal

Job description

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a PERS Support Officer to provide essential administrative support to the Planning, Environment and Regulatory Services team. You will issue property certificates, respond to enquiries, and help with process improvements and reporting.

The role offers a 12-month temporary full-time arrangement, 35 hours per week, starting January 2027, with salary from $65,100 to $70,248 plus 12% superannuation.