Council Liaison Officer - Residential Construction

Overview

Manage building permit applications and liaise with councils for residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• permit support
• council liaison
• doc coordination
• permit filing
• compliance records

Tasks

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

Requirements

• council knowledge
• onsite companion
• multitasking
• detail oriented
• permits officer

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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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