Planning Support Officer

Salary:

$44 - 50

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

Melbourne - VIC

Industry:

Business Support

Reference:

3932048

Contact Name:

Charlotte Smith

Contact Email:

csmith@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

20-Jun-2025

Public Sector People are partnering with a local council in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne to recruit a Planning Support Officer on a 2-month temporary basis.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Support Officer to support a Planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous local government experience in planning administration who enjoys delivering high-quality service and working as part of a collaborative and professional team.

Role Details:

Duration: 2-month contract, with an ASAP start
Hours: 38 hours per week
Pay Rate: $44 per hour + super

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and process planning applications and associated administrative tasks within required timeframes using internal registers and databases
Prepare a range of planning-related correspondence including VCAT documents, permits, advertising materials, and general notices
Respond to basic planning enquiries and provide administrative advice where appropriate, escalating more complex matters to technical staff
Deliver professional and timely customer service to both internal stakeholders and members of the public

About You:

Previous experience in a Planning Support Officer or similar administrative role
General understanding of statutory planning processes
Local government experience highly regarded
Confident using Microsoft Office and council systems such as TechOne P&R, ECM, GIS, and CRM
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

This is a great short-term opportunity to contribute to a busy planning department and make a real impact in the local community.

Please select the 'APPLY' button to submit your application.
Please note: Only candidates who are successful in progressing will be contacted.

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