Administration Assistant | Fire Safety

Full job description
Salary: $64,411 - $72,3++ p.a. plus 11.5% Super
Permanent Position
Access to Council’s Variable Working Hours
About the role
This is a permanent full-time position working 35 hours per week based at Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road Nowra. This role undertakes basic fire safety audits and provides support in facilitating efficient and effective safety management program in Council.

Duties
Reporting directly to the Lead - Certification, the focus of this position is to:

Provide administrative support and research to facilitate Council’s fire safety management program i.e. coordinating meetings, agendas, recording minutes and answering telephone enquiries
Co-ordinate, prepare and dispatch annual fire safety statement (AFSS) submission requests and associated invoices
Undertake routine quality assurance of the fire safety program to ensure the system is being maintained and recurring events are activated
Monitor the submission of annual fire safety statements
Process complaints/action requests by recording details into customer database
Review all incoming annual fire safety statements for compliance against the requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2021 and the Environmental Planning & Assessment (Development Certification & Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 and liaise with customers to resolve non-compliances
Create outgoing correspondence requesting amendments and monitor resubmission of updated statements until satisfactorily completed
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:


Cert III in Business Administration (or equivalent) and/or relevant experience
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2021 and the Environmental Planning & Assessment (Development Certification & Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 with respect to Fire Safety
Class C Driver’s Licence
Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policy in a work environment
Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 4+ unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

Generous Leave Entitlements
Long Service Leave After 5 Years
+ Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
Flexitime for Indoor Staff
Remote Working Arrangements
Fitness Passport
Novated Lease Arrangements
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.


At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc
Describe your strategies for managing high-pressure tasks and tight deadlines at work.

Contact: Malcolm Dillon – Lead – Certification 02 442+ 346+


Applications Close: Monday + September 2024 (at Midnight)

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.


Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.


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