City of Rockingham

Building Administration Officer

Permanent

Part-time (32 hours per week, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8am – 4.30pm)

Days and hours are non-negotiable

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Do you have an interest in the building industry?  Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?  Then this role may be just what you are looking for.

The Building Administration Officer’s primary function is to provide administration and clerical support Building Services Team, which can include but not limited to supporting the building applications and approvals, residential design code variations, and caravan park applications. You will provide information and advice to the community, developers, builders, applicants, Government agencies and other customers of the Building Services Team.

You have previous experience in either an administrative or secretarial role, and have well developed general administrative skills. Previous experience in the building industry or local government is desirable but not essential. You have above average skills in the Microsoft Office suite and, if you haven’t already worked with HPECM and/or Authority, you are a quick learner and adept at acquiring new IT skills). You have a solid background in customer service.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Sound written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of time management and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products (particularly Excel and Word)
• Sound knowledge of Council’s function and organisational structure

This position offers a gross salary of $72,258 per annum (pro-rata), and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Thursday 31 October 2024.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

 If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.