Northern Rivers House Raising – Lismore NSW
Key responsibilities
DA Planning Grants (Resilient Home Program)
Project manage the DA process while working closely with town planners and draftspeople
Complete onsite visits alongside the builder
Prepare and submit planning grant applications
Follow up with clients and maintain regular communication
Consult with homeowners regarding architectural plans and any requested changes
Organise and assist homeowners in completing all required paperwork
Review application materials thoroughly prior to submission
Prepare house raise grant applications
Submit required documentation, such as Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) insurance, completed contracts, and supporting materials
Day-to-Day Business & Operations
Assist with ordering materials and following up administrative tasks for active projects (e.g., securing Occupation Certificates).
Utilise project management tools: Track inquiries and projects in Monday.com.
Customer Service & Process Improvement
Build rapport with homeowners, handle phone inquiries, and follow up with prospective clients.
Build solid client relationships and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.




Implement operational processes to improve team efficiency and workflow.
About you
Experience in project management, project coordination, or administrative management
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Proficiency or happy to learn project management tools like Monday.com
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build rapport with clients
Ability to work independently and lead administrative tasks
Experience in construction, building, or town planning is a plus, but not essential. We care most about your ability to build rapport with clients, organisational skills, attention to detail, manage priorities and ability to lead administrative tasks.
About us
Northern Rivers House Raising is a growing house raising company based in Lismore. Led by Rama, an experienced builder, and Adil, an experienced house raiser, we provide a comprehensive, start-to-finish house raising service—managing everything from initial Development Application (DA) plans to final project completion. We are a dedicated team that is passionate about increasing the flood resilience and safety of our local community.
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📌 Planning Project Coordinator (North Lismore)
🏢 Northern Rivers House Raising
📍 North Lismore