Administration Officer - Building and Plumbing Services

Position: Position Number 000692

Department: Development Services

Employment Status: Ongoing, Part time (0.8fte)

Location: Kingston, Civic Centre

Salary range: $70,318, - $75,164 (pro-rata) + 12.5% superannuation

About this position:

This position encompasses a range of administrative duties focussing on the Building and Plumbing Services Unit.

In this role, you will process council building applications, create certificates of completion for building and plumbing permits, prepare building and plumbing permits and process section 337 certificates, maintain records of applications and other relevant documents as required.

You will have experience providing administration support, including liaising and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated administrative experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills,
• Understanding of building and plumbing permits
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Further details:

The role is ongoing part-time with a salary in the range of $70,318, - $75,164 per annum (Pro-rata), depending on skills and experience plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution. 

How to apply:

• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria.
• Ensure you have copies of the following to submit with your application:
  • a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
  • a current resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
• You must address the selection criteria in the online application form.
• Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.

For more information, please contact Mary Magee, Coordinator Building and Plumbing Services on (03) 6211 8200.

Applications close on Sunday 9 August 2026.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.  Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.