Planning & Permits Coordinator

Metricon; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking at Notting Hill HQ

Learning and development opportunities

Housing discounts on Metricon homes

Wellbeing programs and LifeWorks

Job summary

Metricon Homes' Everyone division is seeking a Planning & Permits Coordinator to drive planning, civil design, demolition, subdivision and building permit processes across infill sites in Australia. You will coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve timely approvals.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, pre-site and onsite tasks, RFI/EOT management, and a focus on continuous improvement. You will report to the Permits Team Leader and support client reporting and workflow coordination.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building and planning regulations.
• 4+ years experience in residential home building industry.
• 2+ years experience in Town Planning / Building Permit departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with interstate planning schemes and permit processes (e.g. NSW, QLD, SA) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/Manage Planning including Civil Design, Demolition, Subdivision, Service Connection & Building Permit process to achieve timely approval.
• Drive efficiency gains and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, EOT, variations and EWA management.
• Manage customer/PM system from sales accept to PCC handover.

Skills

Planning regulations

Problem solving

Team coordination

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

ClickHomes

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EveryOne, a division of Metricon Homes, is a business unit of Australia’s leading builder, Metricon Homes that is focused purely on delivering Social, Affordable and Accessible Housing.

We focus on the specific requirements of this sector supporting our clients, Government, Community Housing Providers, Not for Profit Organisations, Impact Investors and Developers to address the needs of disadvantaged people across Australia.

Reporting to the Permits Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible and accountable for performance of Planning & Permit delivery , including client reporting
• Coordinate/Manage Planning including Civil Design, Demolition, Subdivision, Service Connection & Building Permit process, applications, reports, tasks and associated documents, driving execution with the goal of achieving timely approval
• Be instrumental in driving efficiency gains and continuous improvement
• Assessments for regulatory, planning and developer compliance, including but not limited to siting, zoning, MCP and covenant compliance
• Coordinate/Manage Planning & Building Permit tasks and associated documents with the goal of achieving timely approval
• Drive projects through each department/external contractor for a timely ACC/Site Start
• Have the ability to diverse between Pre-site & Onsite tasks as required and directed by Management
• Complete detailed tracking sheets to identify timelines and actions within each project
• Prepare and manage Request for Information (RFI’s) documents, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, variations, project claims and Early Works Agreement (EWA) management
• Manage a Customer/PM Management system from sales accept, contract signing and ongoing relationship management until job is provided to PCC team for onsite
• Manage and maintain Workflow Management – Planning & Permits Co Ordination
• Complete and ensure all required reports are accurate and kept up to date; and
• Ensure effective quality control measures are in place.

Metricon will offer you:

• Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where You Matter
• Free Onsite Parking at out brand new Notting Hill Head Office
• On-going learning and development opportunities to help build your skills and reach your potential - whether through nationally accredited courses, our highly engaging e-learning portal or other comprehensive training programs
• We promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunities
• Attractive housing discounts on our award-winning homes
• You Matter! Physical fitness, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your well being
• 24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; and
• Exclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform.

The successful candidate will have:

• A demonstrable / extensive knowledge of building and planning regulations – particularly in identifying and addressing pre-site design, drafting, and construction issues associated with the complexities of infill construction sites.
• 4+ years experience in the residential home building industry (unit sites, medium density)
• 2+ years experience in Town Planning / Building Permit departments/applications
• Strong problem-solving abilities and have a flexible/adaptable work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
• ClickHomes or Similar software knowledge preferable
• Sharepoint knowledge preferable
• Microsoft Project or Similar Software knowledge preferable
• Working knowledge of the following processes: Sales, Workflow, Drafting, Estimating (Sales and Production), Contracts Administration and Construction
• Experience with interstate planning schemes and permit processes (eg: NSW, QLD and SA) is highly desirable

To find out more about the Everyone Homes, visit our website at www.everyonehomes.com.au

This role requires a national police check to be undertaken.