Council Liaison Officer - Residential Construction

Overview

Manage permit applications and liaise with councils to keep residential projects on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• documentation
• council liaison
• permit management
• record keeping
• compliance
• application lodging

Tasks

-Coordinate documentation for DA, CDC, and CC submissions -Communicate with councils, certifiers, and consultants to track progress -Support the construction and drafting teams with permit-related queries -Prepare, lodge, and manage building permit applications and approvals -Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulations

Requirements

• council knowledge
• detail oriented
• permits officer
• onsite companion
• multi‑tasking

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge of local council requirements and building legislation -Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills -Previous experience in a similar position such as Permits Officer or Preconstruction Coordinator within residential construction -Proficiency in Onsite Companion is desirable -Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Benefits

-Up to $90k + super (experience dependent) -Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow your career -Flexi Hours - choose your hours between 7:30am - 5:00pm -Monday - Friday, full time

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

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