Coastal Planning Approval Support Officer

The Coastal Planning and Approval Support Officer provides support services to Coastal Planning and Approvals team and broader Coastal Adaptation and Planning team as required. You will support the team’s delivery of planning and approvals, through the provision of services related to administration, financial management, correspondence and project management. You will use your knowledge of marine and coastal planning and approvals, government systems and processes to ensure timely delivery, visibility of the pipeline of work and support to the team with administrative tasks and improvements as required.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Desirable:

• Public administration experience or experience in marine and coastal management, preparing and delivering land use advice and approvals would be advantageous.
• Skilled in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint)

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 17 May 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.