Our client is seeking an experienced Shire Liaison Officer to join a well-established residential construction company based in South Fremantle.
This is a temporary ongoing position offering an excellent prospect for an organised and proactive approvals professional to secure consistent work within a supportive construction environment.
The successful candidate will coordinate planning and building approval applications, liaise with shires, building surveyors and consultants, and work closely with internal pre-construction teams to resolve issues and prevent unnecessary delays.
This is not a purely administrative position.
Our client is looking for someone who understands residential construction approvals, takes ownership of applications and confidently follows up councils and project stakeholders.
What you'll be doing: Preparing, submitting and tracking planning and building permit applications Liaising with local shires, councils, building surveyors and other approval authorities Coordinating architectural plans, engineering documents, energy assessments and supporting reports Responding to Requests for Further Information and coordinating required amendments Monitoring application timeframes and following up outstanding approvals Reviewing planning and building approval conditions Communicating approval requirements to drafting, estimating, construction and pre-construction teams Maintaining accurate records of submissions, correspondence, approvals and permit expiry dates Coordinating demolition approvals,



crossover applications, verge permits and related approvals where required What you'll need: Previous experience in residential construction, building approvals, town planning or local government liaison Demonstrated experience preparing and managing planning or building permit applications Experience liaising with local councils, building surveyors, consultants and internal construction teams Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines Confidence following up outstanding matters and resolving approval issues The ability to interpret building plans, approval conditions and technical documentation A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently Experience using Microsoft Office and construction or workflow-management systems Full working rights in Australia A qualification in building and construction, town planning, building surveying or a related discipline will be highly regarded What's in it for you: A South Fremantle location The potential for the assignment to continue based on business requirements and performance A key role within an established residential construction company The opportunity to take ownership of council and building approval processes A supportive team environment working with experienced construction professionals How to apply: To complete your application for this position, please click on the "APPLY" button.

📌 Shires Liaison Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Wood Recruitment
📍 Western Australia