Permits, Covenants & Contracts Officer - Greenfields


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Metricon Homes, Australia’s largest home builder is committed to recruiting outstanding individuals who share our passion for delivering quality, service and award winning living solutions for Australian families.


We are currently seeking a driven and motivated individual with a focus to join our professional Permits Team based at our stunning Robina office on the Gold Coast.

As the Permits, Covenants & Contracts Officer your purpose is to ensure that all building approvals and covenant applications are lodged and obtained from developers in accordance with company guidelines and within the agreed timeframes. With your knowledge and experience in Permits, Covenants & Contracts, you will review any complex job files as identified by management and ensure the documentation is correct and compliant with the Building Approval requirements.
Reporting to the Permits, Covenants and Contracts Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
  • Obtain required building, planning and other permits within time frames that contribute to set targets
  • Adhere to company procedures for the permits and covenant functions
  • Permits and covenant functions and support to other departments
  • Lodge covenant applications with relevant developers in agreed timeframes
  • Follow up and forward any outstanding documentation required for developers’ covenant approvals in agreed timeframes
  • Obtain covenant approvals from relevant developers in agreed timeframes
  • Certifier relations and performance monitoring
  • Systems and data recording; and
  • Interpret and manage daily report(s) and focus to meet workflow requirements.
  • Metricon will offer you:
  • Stylish State of the Art Robina Office
  • No Two Days Are the Same in this role
  • Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where You Matter
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help build your skills and reach your potential - whether through nationally accredited courses, our highly engaging e-learning portal or other comprehensive training programs
  • Metricon Homes – Australia largest, and #1 Home Builder for the 9th 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:
  • Highly developed Contracts knowledge & literacy
  • Relevant experience in a similar role within a time critical working environment
  • Highly organised – ability to multi-task and deal with a variety of activities
  • Working knowledge of the building and construction process desirable
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work in a positive and professional manner in a goal orientated environment
  • Intermediate Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK computer skills; and
  • Some experience in using database systems is an added advantage.