Plans and Permits Officer

About the role

A multi-disciplinary consulting firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle is looking for a Plans and Permits Officer. The firm mainly designs residential buildings, including dwellings and medium-density construction, and much of the work concerns existing buildings damaged by fire, tree or vehicle impact. The role includes lodging applications to council portals and preparing permit documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Lodge development application (DA) applications on the portal, manage the DA process and prepare Statements of Environment and Waste Management Plans
• Manage several projects and processes at once by helping prepare and review documents for lodgement to council portals
• Coordinate with subconsultants such as heritage, bushfire, stormwater, structural, civil, surveyors and arborists
• Monitor project progress and drive the design process with building designers and engineers

Required profile

• High attention to detail, accuracy and ability to solve problems quickly
• Self-motivated team player with strong organisation skills, able to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to multitask across competing deadlines with the design team
• Fluent spoken and written English, able to communicate with staff and clients
• 1-2 years of experience in the same or a similar role preferred; able to start as soon as possible

Required skills

• Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
• Strong knowledge of Australian Building Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC)

What we offer

• An attractive salary depending on qualifications and experience, in line with market rates
• An autonomous role with potential growth into senior or lead positions as the business grows
• Visa sponsorship may be considered

Applications are made by sending a cover letter with your resume, stating your earliest available start date.