Development Services Administration Officer

Position Purpose:

Location: paranaple building, Devonport
Employment Type:Full Time – 19-day month – part time applicants will be considered, minimum 32 hours per week.
Classification:Level 3
Salary:starting from $67,635 + superannuation

Devonport City Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Development Services Administration Officer to join our Development Services Department.

Working within our Development Services team, you’ll play a key role in providing professional administrative support, assisting customers, processing applications and permits, maintaining records, and helping ensure the efficient operation of the department.

About the Role

Reporting to the Planning & Regulatory Coordinator, this role provides administration support across Planning, Environmental Health, Permit Authority and Risk, Safety & Compliance functions. The position requires a flexible and collaborative approach, with responsibilities shared across the team to meet operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Process applications, permits,



registrations, certificates and information requests.
- Monitor and action shared inboxes and workflow systems.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation within Council systems.
- Prepare routine correspondence and communications.
- Provide professional and timely customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support customers to navigate Council processes.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and administrative processes.
- Work collaboratively across Development Services to ensure effective service delivery.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn and develop their skills in a skilled local government environment.

Human Resources Contact: Amy Smith and Jodi Cowan on (03) 6424 0511

Council appoints staff based on merit. A Position Description is produced for every position and applicants are assessed against the requirements of theposition.

📌 Development Services Administration Officer (City of Devonport)
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