Technical Administrator – Planning and Engineering

About the role

This position provides high‑level administrative assistance to the Planning and Engineering teams, ensuring applications, invoicing and records are processed accurately and efficiently. It is ideal for someone who enjoys a technical, process‑driven environment and can juggle competing priorities while delivering excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to planners and engineers.
• Process planning and engineering applications and enter data accurately into Council systems.
• Monitor application progress and support statutory and regulatory timeframes.
• Prepare and process invoices, fees and cost‑recovery documentation.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legislative and Council requirements.
• Respond to customer, consultant and internal enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the Planning & Engineering teams.

Required profile

• Strong administrative experience with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work across technical subject areas and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in a technical or high‑level administration role (local government, planning or engineering experience is an advantage).

Required skills

• Data entry
• Document management
• Invoicing and cost‑recovery processing

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Dog‑friendly workplace
• Active social club and wellbeing programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture