Development Services Support Officer

- Permanent Full-Time
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnight / 19-day Month/ Paid Parental Leave!
- Up to 3% Super Co-Contributions!

Bring your outstanding administration and customer service skills to a role where you'll support planning and compliance services that help shape one of Western Australia's fastest-growing communities.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We are seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Development Services Support Officer to join our Planning and Compliance team. This exciting opportunity will see you provide administrative and customer service support across a range of statutory planning and compliance functions while working closely with stakeholders both within and outside the organisation.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

- Provide administrative and customer service support to the Planning and Compliance teams, including correspondence, records management, meeting coordination and reporting.
- Process planning and compliance applications, approvals and related documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain and update business systems, website content, forms, policies and informational resources.
- Prepare requisitions and provide administrative support across Development Services as required.




- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Deliver high-quality customer service in line with the Shire's Customer Service Charter.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skillset:
- Strong attention to detail, communication, administrative and organisational skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and use initiative.
- Strong computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

The following will be highly regarded:
- Experience in Local Government Planning Services.
- Knowledge of Technology One, Synergy, Content Manager or similar records management systems.
- Qualifications in Business Administration or a related field.
- Current "C" Class Driver's Licence.

The Significant Stuff!

An attractive remuneration package of up to $79,482.00 per annum plus superannuation is on offer, dependent on qualifications and experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

- Free local gym membership




- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness Passport
- Free counselling, health assessments, health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccinations and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities including study leave and study assistance
- Free onsite parking

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it! Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire excellent people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Submit your cover letter and resume online. We are reviewing applications as they come in, so the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions. Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.

📌 Development Services Support Officer - Planning (Perth)
🏢 Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
📍 Perth