Building Support Officer

Rashi Joshi; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perth CBD location

3-month contract with extension option

Supportive and professional team

Job summary

Your new company An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Business Support Officer to join a high-performing State Government infrastructure team in Western Australia. This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment commencing mid-August 2026, with the potential for extension.

You will provide day-to-day administrative, financial and operational support across major infrastructure projects in WA, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a business support, administration or office coordination role.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving, research and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the business unit.
• Process accounts, purchase requisitions and purchasing activities.
• Monitor and action shared mailboxes, escalating and delegating enquiries as required.
• Coordinate building maintenance requests and assist with access card administration.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on administrative, finance, HR and IT-related processes.
• Coordinate travel bookings and accommodation arrangements.
• Maintain records including asset registers and car parking allocations.
• Assist with reviewing and updating business processes, procedures and documentation.
• Undertake research, investigations and administrative project work as directed.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, government agencies, contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your new company An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Business Support Officer to join a high-performing State Government infrastructure team. Supporting a fast-paced and collaborative business unit, you will provide a broad range of administrative, financial and operational support services that contribute to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment commencing mid-August 2026, with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the business unit
• Process accounts, purchase requisitions and purchasing activities
• Monitor and action shared mailboxes, escalating and delegating enquiries as required
• Coordinate building maintenance requests and assist with access card administration
• Provide guidance and support to staff on administrative, finance, HR and IT-related processes
• Coordinate travel bookings and accommodation arrangements
• Maintain records including asset registers and car parking allocations
• Assist with reviewing and updating business processes, procedures and documentation
• Undertake research, investigations and administrative project work as directed
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, government agencies, contractors and suppliers

Required experience and skills

• Previous experience in a business support, administration or office coordination role
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving, research and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications

Highly regarded

• Experience working within a State Government environment
• Exposure to purchasing, procurement or finance administration processes
• Experience with government financial systems, policies or procedures

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government infrastructure program
• Perth CBD location
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension