DEP Business Unit Support Officer

• Join an Award-Winning Council and Make a Difference in Planning & Environmental Services
• Full-time fixed term contract to June 2028
• 35 hours per week with Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks 
• Package from $73,113 to $94,468 inclusive of 12% super

About us

Mosman Council is a progressive and award-winning local government organisation located on Sydney’s lower north shore. We are committed to delivering exceptional services to our community while fostering a collaborative, supportive and high-performing workplace.

Recognised with the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, we offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, a health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance, access to Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Our employees have the opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that make a tangible difference to the daily lives of residents while building a rewarding and meaningful career.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere. 

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administration professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, working across the Environment and Planning Department to support planning and environmental services, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and playing a key role in delivering quality outcomes for the community.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service and professional support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality administrative support across the Environment & Planning Department.
• Coordinate Planning Panel documentation, including the preparation, distribution and recording of meeting minutes.
• Review and process Development Application documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Prepare technical and corporate documents, manage enquiries, and maintain effective communication with customers and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Extensive administration experience (5+ years) with strong organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in multi-functional environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and relationship building with both internal and external customers.
• Proven leadership and coordination capability, including managing work plans, training schedules, working independently when needed, and supporting team targets.
• Strong technical proficiency and continuous improvement mindset, including proficient Microsoft 365 skills and experience in implementing process improvements.
• In addition you will be Appointed as Justice of the Peace or willingness to obtain this upon commencement.

 How to Apply 

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later. 
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. 
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contact Devika Pont on (02) 9978 4107 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description. 

Applications close:    11.59pm, 1 November 2026
 

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people

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