1. The Planning Authority invites applications for the post of OFFICER III (ADMINISTRATION) – SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT 2. Terms and Conditionsindefinite employment subject to a successful probationary period of 6 months annual basic salary of €24,129.00 progressing to €26,481.00; a performance bonus; Flexitime, reduced summer hours, family-friendly initiatives, health insurance, shut-downs and hybrid working; and Automatic progression to the higher grade after two years, subject to satisfactory performance, reaching an annual salary of €28,493.00. 3. Duties and responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the position are: -

Supporting their designated senior officers in the clerical/administration needs of their Directorate functions, including the word-processing/typing of all required documents, reports, memoranda and correspondence.
Giving and receiving messages to/from external bodies, members of the public and Authority staff on behalf of the senior officer/s and taking necessary follow up action as directed, maintaining appropriate confidentiality on all matters.
Providing first line customer service to visitors, callers on behalf of the senior officer/s both face to face or over the phone and maintaining good client relations, including involvement (as required), in front-of-house activities.
Preparing (as required) acknowledgements to received planning applications, entering these into planning registers, copying decisions and inputting other relevant details into the planning information system.
Ensuring that section correspondence/documents are dealt with according to laid down standards and procedures, including (as necessary) classification, registration, pre-filing action, filing and retrieval of such material/documents.
Clerical assistance (as required) in the preparation of statutory notices, recording decisions from relevant bodies; preparing and dispatching decision notices.
Using (as required) computerised processes for the input of data and extraction of information relevant to the functioning of the Unit/Section.
To interchange as necessary in a front-of-house reception role, dealing with enquiries from members of the public and passing these to relevant technical or professional staff.
To carry out related ancillary clerical tasks necessary for proper fulfilment of job requirements, including (as required through confidentiality needs or work exigencies) photocopying and collating clerical material.
Assist in the checking of application forms and /or other documents presenting applicant/developer/architect/ details relating to complaints, commencement notices, compliance certificates and registration of billboards, comply administratively to the function of the business. (checking of documents shall not constitute the review of drawings, plans, clearances and/or surveys)

4. Eligibility, Qualifications and Experience Required 4.1 By the closing date of this advert, applicants must be: a) citizens of Malta; orb) citizens of other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; orc) citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; ord) any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); ore) third country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the “Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006” or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the “Family Reunification Regulations, 2007”; orf) in possession of a residence document issued in terms of the “Residence Status of United Kingdom Nationals and their Family Members in Malta in accordance with the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community Regulations”. The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions. The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue. AND 4.2 By the closing date of this vacancy, applicants must be in possession of: ROUTE A OR ROUTE B Route A – Qualifications and Experience Applicants must be in possession of a minimum four (4) O’Levels which must include English and Maltese plus a minimum of one (1) year office experience with a professional organization. OR Route B – Qualification Be in possession of an MCAST Certificate in Secretarial Studies or an equivalent and recognizedqualification. AND 4.3 Skills (applicable to Route A and B) Word-processing literate, and preferably skilled in other IT tools, typing skills, fluency in Maltese and English and good oral and written communication skills. 5. Submission of Application and Supporting Documentation 5.1 Applications are to be submitted, for the attention of: The Human Resources Manager Planning Authority Ref: Officer III (Administration) - Secretarial Assistant only by email on jobapplications@pa.org.mt, and are to include: a) Application letter; b) A detailed curriculum vitae in pdf format; c) Copies of all qualifications; d) For qualifications which are not awarded by the University of Malta or MCAST, proof of local equivalence issued by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA); e) For qualifications awarded in a language other than English, a certified translation of the qualification in the English language; f) The completed Declarations by Candidate, which can be downloaded from https://www.pa.org.mt/en/vacancies; g) The Jobsplus Employment History, which can be downloaded from https://jobsplus.gov.mt/; andh) For applicants eligible under 4.1 (b), (c), (d) and (e), a copy of a valid passport, and for applicants eligible under 4.1 (f), copy of a valid residence document. by not later than 12:00 (Central European Time) on Friday, 4 th September 2026. 5.2 It is the responsibility of the applicants not to leave until the last moment for submission of their application. 5.3 Applications which are received after the closing date and time (i.e. late application) will not be processed. 5.4 Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview. Jobsplus Permit No. 189/2026 About Us Planning Authority: The Planning Authority (PA) is the national agency responsible for implementing a holistic integrated planning system that ensures the sustainable management of land and sea resources together with the protection of the environment and our cultural heritage. The Authority offers a diverse range of career opportunities within a large organisation and provides exciting possibilities for the right candidates to give a valid contribution toward the future growth of the country. Candidates are to present scanned copies of all qualifications with their application together with proof of local equivalence issued by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), for any qualification(s) which are not awarded by University of Malta or MCAST. Candidates who are in possession of qualification(s) in a language other than English, are to present a translated copy of their qualification(s) in English. All certificates, the proof of local equivalence, the completed Declarations by Candidate, which can be downloaded from the advert on the Planning Authority website https://www.pa.org.mt/en/vacancies ,and the Jobsplus Employment History, which can be downloaded from https://jobsplus.gov.mt/, are to be presented with the application, by the closing date for submissions. Candidates who are 3rd country nationals, are to have a valid working permit by the closing date for submissions of the call, which permit is to be presented with their application.

Officer III (Administration) - Secretarial Assistant

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