The Opportunity

BuiltSTRONG Recruitment is partnering with an established and highly regarded residential building group to recruit an experienced Pre-Construction Coordinator for its social and community housing division.

With a strong pipeline of residential projects across Melbourne, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering much-needed housing while working within a supportive and experienced team.

We're looking for someone who understands the complexities of residential construction, particularly town planning, building permits and navigating projects through the pre-construction process .

Importantly, experience within social housing isn't essential. Candidates from townhouse developments, medium-density residential projects and knockdown rebuild (KDRB) backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

You’ll coordinate the pre-construction process, working closely with consultants, authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently from contract through to construction commencement.

Key responsibilities

- Manage town planning applications, building permits and associated approvals.
- Identify and resolve planning, zoning, ResCode and site-specific compliance issues.
- Coordinate external consultants, building surveyors and relevant authorities.
- Drive projects through pre-construction to achieve timely site starts.
- Monitor project timelines, troubleshoot delays and resolve approval challenges.
- Coordinate documentation, RFIs, variations and project reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with internal teams and project stakeholders.

Pre-Construction Coordinator – Planning & Permits

The Role

You’ll coordinate the pre-construction process, working closely with consultants, authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently from contract through to construction commencement.

Key responsibilities

- Manage town planning applications,



building permits and associated approvals.
- Identify and resolve planning, zoning, ResCode and site-specific compliance issues.
- Coordinate external consultants, building surveyors and relevant authorities.
- Drive projects through pre-construction to achieve timely site starts.
- Monitor project timelines, troubleshoot delays and resolve approval challenges.
- Coordinate documentation, RFIs, variations and project reporting.
- Maintain effective communication with internal teams and project stakeholders.

About You

You’ll ideally have experience in residential pre-construction, planning and permits coordination, or a similar project delivery role.

We're particularly interested in candidates with:

- Experience across townhouse developments, medium-density housing, infill developments or KDRB projects.
- Sound knowledge of Victorian town planning requirements, ResCode and building regulations.
- Hands‑on experience obtaining planning approvals and building permits.
- The ability to coordinate multiple projects, consultants and approval processes.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Experience with ClickHome or similar residential construction software would be advantageous but isn't essential.

You don't need to come from a social housing background but if you have a passion for socially impactful projects that would be highly advantageous!

Your ability to navigate planning complexities, manage permits and get residential projects ready for construction is what matters most.

What's on Offer?

- Join an established residential construction business with a strong pipeline of work.
- Contribute to meaningful social and community housing projects.
- Enjoy a wide-ranging role with genuine ownership of the pre-construction process.
- Work alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
- Opportunity to further develop your career within residential project delivery.

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📌 Planning & Permit Manager (Social Housing Developments) (Melbourne)
🏢 BuiltStrong Recruitment
📍 Melbourne