Planning Liaison Officer up to Jan 2025
Job No:
IW0574
Location:
Leichhardt
Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.
This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please contact:
- Julia Phillips, Disability Inclusion Programs Officer - phone: 02 9392 5819, email: julia.phillips@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- IWC's P&C Workforce and Diversity team, email: diversity@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
The purpose of the position is to provide high level administrative assistance to the Senior Manager and Managers of the Planning section by coordinating the daily activities of the office including handling enquiries, scheduling, arranging and preparing for meetings, producing correspondence and reports. The position will also liaise with external stakeholders in relation to matters associated with the Planning section to assist the management team
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
$32,054.67 to $37,318.74 based on 14 hours per week per annum (FTE $80,136.68 to $93,296.84) + 11.5% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Certificate level qualification or equivalent in office/business administration or equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in order to provide high level administrative and operational support to service units undertaking planning functions or a similar technical service environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal, liaison and negotiation abilities including the ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with stakeholders, including staff at all levels and external entities
- High level computer skills, particularly in relation to word processing functions using the Microsoft Office package and in the use of databases and registers, with good keyboard/data entry skills
Enquiries
Rachel Josey, Senior Manager Development Assessment on 9392 5707
Closing Date
Sunday 1 September 2024, 11:30PM
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We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.
Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.
