Building Approvals/Permits Coordinator

Permits Officer/Approvals role available managing building approvals, liaising with councils and certifiers, & keeping residential projects on track.

• Manage building approvals & permits for residential projects start to finish
• Liaise with certifiers, councils, and internal teams to keep projects on track
• Salary to reflect experience, full time M- F, WFH days available

Our client is a well-established residential construction company with a strong track record of delivering high-quality homes across the region. They pride themselves on their collaborative and supportive work environment, commitment to customer satisfaction, and ongoing growth within the housing industry.

About the Role

A career opportunity is available for a Building Approvals Coordinator/Permits Officer to join a high performing residential home builder. The ideal candidate is motivated, proactive, and eager to develop their skills in a dynamic role.

The Permits Officer manages client permit applications and works closely with private certifiers and local councils to secure building approvals efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Lodges building approval applications with certifiers
• Responds to and resolves conditions or queries from councils or certifiers regarding approvals
• Monitors the progress of all permit applications
• Reviews building and development approvals to ensure compliance
• Verifies covenant approvals where required
• Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to complete tasks and meet deadlines

Candidate Attributes

• Experience in residential construction or local council residential permits is highly regarded
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Skilled in problem solving and resolving complex issues
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand architectural and building plans
• Previous certifier experience is highly regarded

Perks

• Permanent, full-time role with a stable and growing company
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Exposure to a variety of residential projects
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements where possible

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Ruby Willoughby | rwilloughby@marble.com.au | 07 3183 2200

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