Shire Liaison Officer

The Technical and Engineering Network; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Supportive team

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

The Technical and Engineering Network in Perth seeks an experienced Shire Liaison Officer to manage the approval process for residential projects. You will coordinate with shires, councils, clients and consultants to keep projects moving and ensure documentation and approvals are handled efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have WA residential approvals experience, strong organization, and clear communication with internal teams and external authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Shire/Council liaison, building approvals or a similar residential construction administration role.
• Well organized with attention to detail and able to communicate with internal teams and external authorities.
• Understanding of WA residential building approval processes, R-Codes and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge building applications and relevant documentation.
• Liaise with Shires, Councils and other authorities to progress approvals.
• Follow up applications and manage approval timeframes.
• Coordinate with drafting, estimating and construction teams.
• Review plans to ensure requirements are met and respond to queries.
• Maintain accurate records and keep stakeholders updated.

Skills

Shire liaison

Building approvals

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Shire Liaison Officer to join a well-established and highly regarded residential building company in Perth.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing the approval process and acting as the link between the builder, clients, consultants and local authorities. You’ll play an important part in keeping projects moving by ensuring documentation, applications and approvals are handled accurately and efficiently.

The Role

You will be responsible for coordinating and managing applications through various Shires and Councils, following up approvals and ensuring projects progress in line with required timeframes.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and lodging building applications and relevant documentation
• Liaising with Shires, Councils and other relevant authorities
• Following up applications and managing approval timeframes
• Coordinating with internal drafting, estimating and construction teams
• Reviewing plans and documentation to ensure requirements are met
• Responding to queries and resolving issues throughout the approval process
• Maintaining accurate records and keeping stakeholders updated

About You

We’re looking for someone with previous experience in Shire/Council liaison, building approvals or a similar residential construction administration role.

You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with both internal teams and external authorities. A good understanding of the WA residential building approval process, R-Codes and relevant regulations will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes ownership, follows things through and knows how to keep projects moving.

What’s On Offer

• Permanent full-time position with a reputable Perth builder
• Supportive and experienced team
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Great office environment and company culture
• Opportunity to play a key role within the building process
• Competitive salary based on experience

Please note VISA SPONSORSHIP is not available for this role