Development Administration Officer – Talent Pool
Temporary Full Time and Part Time
- We embrace workplace flexibility with a hybrid work models including options of flexible hours, 9-day fortnight or 4-day compressed work week trial
- Live our organisational values and grow professionally
- Build and strengthen relationships with our development and building communities
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
Our Development Assessment and Certification Department (DAC) are creating a talent pool of experienced administration professionals for future short term temporary Full Time and Part Time Administration Officer positions as they arise.
These roles support the department’s focus on delivering consistent, high-quality customer service in the determination of development applications and the delivery of certification services, while providing the opportunity to broaden your experience within a busy regulatory environment.
Key focus areas include:
- Provide excellent customer service and contribute to service enhancement including liaising with all levels of management, elected representatives and the community, ensuring timely and courteous response to all correspondence
- Deliver high-level, comprehensive and professional administrative support services across the department including data entry, lodgment and determination of applications and certificates via electronic portals, preparation of correspondence and reports, word processing and maintaining records, documents and systems including the ability to deal with confidential information in accordance with Council’s Privacy Policy.
- Process and review online applications and certificates via ePortals for lodgement, referrals to external referral agencies and determination with a high degree of accuracy.
- Coordinate, facilitate and provide administrative support for internal and external meetings as required
- Provide administrative support for processing and reviewing online application lodgements via ePortals for referrals to external referral agencies
Read theposition statementand learn more about this exciting opportunity.
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
We are looking for experienced administration specialists who will bring:
- Certificate IV in Business Administration and/or equivalent demonstrated administration experience.
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels whilst committing to delivering excellent customer service
- The ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and be able to demonstrate organisational skills to meet competing demands
- Demonstrated experience in the facilitation of meetings involving a range of stakeholders
- Developed research skills to analyse complex problems and identify appropriate solutions.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and respond sensitively to complex personal matters of customers while maintaining professional boundaries.
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
- Competitive salary from $41.59 per hour plus superannuation
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- Join us at an exciting time in our department’s growth and evolution to become the leading LGA of choice within the region
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
- We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please get your application in quick! Final applications will close by midnight, Sunday 19 April 2026.
- For a confidential discussion relating to these positions or if you require assistance with applying, please contact, Penny Howell,Coordinator Talent Attraction, on 0437 931 461 or via emailphowell@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch - we're here for you!
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
