Administration and Business Support Officer

Waratah-Wynyard Council; Wynyard; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Superannuation

Health and wellbeing program

Parental leave

Additional leave during holidays

Leave loading

Job summary

Waratah-Wynyard Council is seeking an Administration and Business Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative, customer service and executive support within the Community & Engagement Directorate. The role involves supporting the Director and assisting with meeting administration in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment.

Permanent full-time position, 76 hours over a 9-day fortnight. Applicants should demonstrate strong organisational skills, communication, confidentiality and the

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service focus, including the ability to confidently manage difficult or distressed customers.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good problem-solving, research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using online systems and technology.
• A professional, positive and helpful approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and responsive administrative and support services across a diverse range of functions.
• Support the Director Community & Engagement with executive administrative tasks.
• Assist with Council meetings, agendas, minutes and meeting information.
• Support the Executive Officer during periods of leave as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Business administration qualification

Job description

Administration and Business Support Officer

Waratah-Wynyard Council have an exciting opportunity available for an Administration and Business Support Officer to support our growing municipality.

Are you an organised, proactive and people-focused administration professional who enjoys variety and making a real difference: We are looking for an Administration and Business Officer to join our Community & Engagement Directorate and provide high-quality administrative, customer service and executive support in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Directorate, providing efficient and responsive administrative and support services across a diverse range of functions. You will work closely with the Director Community & Engagement, providing executive administrative support and helping ensure the smooth and effective operation of the Directorate.

The role also provides opportunities to broaden your skills and experience by supporting the Executive Officer during periods of leave, including assisting with Council meetings, agendas, minutes and meeting information.

This is a permanent full-time position working 76 hours over a 9-day fortnight.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong customer service focus, including the ability to confidently manage difficult or distressed customers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good problem-solving, research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using online systems and technology.
• A professional, positive and helpful approach.

A qualification in business administration or a related field is highly desirable.

Why Join us?

• Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee’s salary)
• Health and wellbeing program
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays
• 17% leave loading annually
• Employee Assistance Program

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others.

Applications for this position close at 8am on Tuesday 03 November 2026, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

You will receive an immediate automated response in the online form and by email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you haven’t received a response, you have most likely forgotten to attach a document or missed an essential field in the online form. Please review the form and complete the sections highlighted in red font.

If you have technical difficulties in submitting your application, contact our People & Safety team on 03 6443 8333.