Planning and Permits Coordinator – Team Leader - EveryOne


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We believe creating a strong workplace environment for our people plays a powerful role in engagement, work satisfaction and career progression.

EveryOne, a division of Metricon, is a dedicated business unit of Australia’s leading builder, Metricon Homes. Everyone Homes focusses purely on delivering Social, Affordable and Accessible Housing for Government and Community Housing Provider customers to address the needs of disadvantaged people across Australia.


Our team works across Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Queensland. Due to projected increase in build volumes, we are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Planning and Permits Coordinator – Team Leader based in our Mount Waverley Head Office for our Everyone Homes team with builds based throughout all Eastern regions of Australia.
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager – Operations and Business Development, your responsibilities will include:
  • Leadership, People Management and Permits General
  • Assessments for regulatory, planning and developer compliance, including but not limited to siting, zoning, MCP and covenant compliance
  • Coordinate/Manage Planning & Building Permit tasks and associated documents with the goal of achieving timely approval
  • Responsible for driving projects through each department/external contractor for a timely ACC/Site Start as per designated program/deadline
  • Coordinate/Manage external contractors to achieve optimum outcome a time efficiency
  • Prepare and manage Request for Information (RFI’s) documents, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, variations and project claims pre-site and onsite
  • Manage an industry best practice Customer Management
  • Manage Workflow Management – Planning & Permits Co Ordination
  • Complete all required reports on a regular basis as required contractually, and liaise directly with all stakeholders and team performance
  • Weekly and monthly forecast and updates of PC’s, Contracts & ACC’s; and
  • Ensure effective quality control measures are in place and followed.
  • Metricon will offer you:
  • Free Onsite Parking at our Mount Waverley Head Office - Just off the Monash Freeway at Blackburn Road so easy to get to
  • Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where U Matter
  • Metricon Homes – Australia largest Home Builder for the 8th Consecutive Year
  • We promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunities
  • Attractive housing discounts on our award-winning homes
  • You Matter! Physical fitness, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your well being
  • 24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; and
  • Exclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform.
  • The successful candidate will have:
  • A demonstrable / extensive knowledge of building and planning regulations – particularly in identifying and addressing pre-site design, drafting, and construction issues associated with the complexities of infill construction sites
  • 5+ years experience in the residential home building industry
  • 2+ years experience in Town Planning / Building Permit departments/applications
  • Team Leader in a volume residential space
  • Clickhome or Similar software knowledge preferable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project MPP preferable and Sharepoint
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
  • Working knowledge of the following processes: Sales, Workflow, Drafting, Estimating (Sales and Production), Contracts Administration and Construction; and
  • A GREAT ATTITUDE!!!