Administration Assistant | Fire Safety

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