Business Support Officer

Public Sector People; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is inviting expressions of interest for Business Support Officers to work across various local councils in Melbourne. This role includes providing administrative support, managing correspondence, and assisting with project coordination. Candidates should have experience in local government environments, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive hourly rates and ongoing support are offered.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of temporary opportunities

Weekly pay

Ongoing support and communication

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a local council or government environment is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support to various departments.
• Manage shared inboxes and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and correspondence.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritise competing deadlines

Proactive attitude

Tools

TechOne

Authority

Pathway

Job description

Expression of Interest – Business Support Officer

Location: Various Local Councils across Melbourne

Employment Type: Temporary contract opportunities

Hour: Full-time and Part-time

Rate: Competitive hourly rates + super

Public Sector People are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and motivated Business Support Officers who are looking to work within local government across a range of departments. We partner with all councils across Melbourne who regularly seek skilled administration professionals to support teams in high-functioning, community-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and customer service support to a variety of departments (e.g. planning, infrastructure, community services)
• Manage shared inboxes, respond to enquiries, and escalate as required
• Prepare documentation, reports, and correspondence with attention to detail
• Maintain records and update databases with a high level of accuracy
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and minute taking as required
• Support with project coordination and ad-hoc tasks to assist wider teams

About You:

• Previous experience working within a local council or government environment is essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal systems (such as TechOne, Authority, Pathway or similar)
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work independently
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute to a team

Why Work With Us:

• Access to a wide range of temporary opportunities across local government
• Weekly pay and competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing support and communication throughout your contract
• Opportunities to develop your skills in diverse teams and departments

Please select the 'APPLY' button to submit your interest.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.