Permits Officer

Charterhouse
Camberwell, VIC
A$34-$35 p/h
Administration & Office Support → Administrative Assistants
Contract
Hybrid

Posted 7 days ago


3-month Permits Officer opportunity to work for a large council in the Eastern suburbs | ASAP start

  • Previous Traffic Management within a Traffic Control company and administration experience essential
  • Represent a Local Government authority providing excellent service to members of the community
  • ASAP start | 3-month temporary opportunity |Full time hours | To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Are you detail-oriented, confident in reading and assessing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), and ready to make a real impact in your local community? This council is seeking a proactive and professional Permits Officer to join our Asset Protection and Permits team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and experience working within a compliance, construction, or local government environment.

You will be responsible for:

  • Assess a wide range of permit applications and requests for consent, with a strong focus on reviewing Traffic Management Plans to ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards
  • Issue permits and ensures conditions are met in line with Local Laws, the Road Management Act, and other relevant regulations
  • Conduct investigations and respond to community complaints in a professional and solution-focused manner
  • Manage and maintain accurate records of applications, investigations, and permit outcomes
  • Liaise with internal teams, residents, contractors, and public authorities to support safe and lawful activity in the public realm
  • Contribute to process improvements and help maintain up-to-date procedures and registers

To be successful you will have:

  • Proven ability to read, assess, and provide feedback on Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) – this is essential
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Local Government Act, Road Management Act 2004, and Council Local Laws
  • Experience working in a regulatory, civil, construction, or local government setting
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a confident but respectful approach to dealing with the public, contractors, and developers
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and permit management systems
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence
  • To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Highly Regarded:

  • Completion of Traffic Management and/or Traffic Control courses
  • Experience as a Permits Officer or in a similar compliance-focused role

Benefits

  • Grow your Local Government knowledge and understanding.
  • Work with a Community based organisation and help drive and deliver change.
  • Immediate start opportunities.

Please note you will need to obtain a police check before commencing this role.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today

If this position is not correct for you but you have experience working in Local Government please still do get in touch, we have numerous positions within council.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions to the workplace.


About Charterhouse

Perth, WA, Australia

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