Join a growing team where you'll play a key role in delivering residential building projects from planning through to construction. As a Plans & Permits Officer, you'll coordinate planning and building approvals, work closely with councils, consultants and surveyors, and help ensure projects progress efficiently while meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements.
You'll be responsible for managing the approvals process from initial design through to permit completion, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to keep projects on track and minimise delays.
We Offer:
- Mobile phone & laptop provided
- Stable, full-time role with a national industry leader
- Genuine career progression and partnership opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee discounts and benefits
- Immediate start available
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review permit applications to ensure they are complete, accurate, and submitted in line with project delivery schedules.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with councils, building surveyors, consultants, and other regulatory authorities while coordinating the preparation and submission of planning, building, and other statutory approval documentation.
- Work closely with consultants to facilitate the timely progression of permits and identify practical, cost-effective design solutions where required.
- Proactively identify potential delays or approval issues and implement solutions to minimise impacts on project timeframes.
- Ensure all permit approvals and supporting documentation comply with relevant legislative, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on permit progress, key risks, and expected approval timeframes.
- Maintain accurate records of permits, approval conditions, and compliance documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring all documentation is finalised and building permits are formally closed.
The Company:
Positioned as one of Australia's leading insurance builders, Johns Lyng Group has been helping communities recover for over 70 years. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, we have built a strong reputation for delivering quality outcomes, exceptional customer service, and investing in our people. As we continue to grow, we're looking for motivated individuals to join our team and build a rewarding long-term career.
Key Selection Criteria
- Architecture qualification highly advantageous
- Prior experience in the building industry, preferred however not essential
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including a professional phone manner
- Ability to develop strong relationships
- Excellent time management & organisational skills
- Highly computer literate including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Can-do, positive attitude
- A willingness to learn & start from the ground up in a fast moving organisation
Please note: A criminal background check will make up part of the recruitment process.