About Meander Valley Council

Nestled within Tasmania’s centre, Meander Valley is not just a place to live and work; it’s a space to grow, build and thrive together. To the west, the Meander Valley unfolds with picturesque landscapes, from lush pastures to the majestic peaks of the Great Western Tiers. Heading east, our urban and peri-urban communities provide residents with a peaceful lifestyle complemented by excellent amenities.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, Meander Valley Council is made up of around 100 employees who support the sustainability and wellbeing of our diverse and vibrant community. The way we work together:

We work as a team, value each other's contribution and are accountable for our work.

We support each other's roles to deliver the best outcomes for our customer and community.

We are supported, trusted and empowered to do our work.

We value open and transparent communication to keep each other well informed.

We operate in an environment where people feel connected

About the Opportunity

Council is seeking an experienced administrator to join the Development & Regulatory Services Team in the role of Planning Support Officer. The Development & Regulatory Services Team are responsible for implementing statutory regulation for well-planned and supported communities, in particular property related statutory planning, building, plumbing permits, environmental health, 337 property certificate’s, animal control, fire abatement and other hazards which arise under legislative provisions managed by Local Government. The Department also carries out specific projects for strategic land use planning and urban design.

This role requires high quality customer service, both external and internal, and meeting regulated and organisational timeframes. We seek a versatile, experienced, organised and results-driven person to successfully balance these requirements. Key tasks will include:

Being the primary point of contact for customers making planning enquiries about potential or existing developments;

Processing large volumes of applications and enquiries accurately within legislative timeframes including invoicing and data entry input;

Monitoring applications and undertaking administrative functions including but not limited to advertising and preparing and sending planning decisions;

Co-ordinating plan of surveys and strata processes;

Compiling statistics;

Assisting the Compliance and Planning teams to investigate illegal work; and

Providing support to multiple team members within the Department and managing competing needs.

What you will need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have completed a minimum of a Certificate IV in Business Administration and at least three years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of training, skills and experience. Experience providing administrative support to a group of professionals with different roles and areas of responsibility is preferred, with experience in local government an advantage.

You will have excellent customer service skills and the demonstrated ability to educate, negotiate and resolve conflicts in a professional context. You will also have experience learning specialised knowledge quickly and accurately, including researching, collating and communicating information to support service delivery.

As an experienced administrator, you will have developed time management strategies and be able to prioritise tasks in a changing environment whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. High level computer skills are essential, especially practical experience using the Microsoft office suite and experience learning custom systems.

What we will offer you

This is a full time permanent position based at Council’s offices at Westbury, a short 25 minute drive from the city of Launceston. Part-time arrangements can be negotiated, with a minimum of 30 hours work per week.

The remuneration package includes the following and will be negotiated according to qualifications, skills and experience:

Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s suitability within a range of $64,385 to $69,102 (pro rata for part time), under Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Superannuation - Council will pay an additional 3.5% above the amount required by the Superannuation Guarantee legislation (total amount currently 15.5%) in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Other employment conditions and benefits include:

A 19-day month, allowing for a rostered day off is offered to full time employees;

A range of progressive Health and Wellbeing Services including onsite gymnasium, wellbeing activities and initiatives, and access to the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate families;

Genuine demonstrated commitment to flexible work arrangements;

Long service leave is based on 10 years continuous service, with pro rata access available after seven years of continuous service;

Ongoing learning and development opportunities;

Free on-site parking.

Learn More:

To view the Position Description and Job Specification (including Selection Criteria) please visit www.meander.tas.gov.au/current-employment-opportunities

If you have any questions please contact Natasha Whiteley, Team Leader Town Planning on 03 6393 5344 or email [email protected].

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

an application form;

a cover letter;

resume;

a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of two pages)

Applications are to be submitted by email for the attention of the Human Resources Officer: [email protected]

Applications submitted via the apply function within Seek will not be considered.

Applications Close:

Applications close Friday 29 August 2025 at 9.00am. However, applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.