Business Support Officer

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Five weeks annual leave with leaveload

Locality allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide confidential, efficient administrative support to the Infrastructure & Environment Directorate. The role covers diary management, correspondence preparation, briefing, call screening and coordination of reports to ensure the Director's commitments are met on time.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure & Environment, you will manage multiple priorities across stakeholders and handle sensitive information with sound

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service with timely, accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management with the ability to set priorities and manage activities against departmental goals.
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of confidentiality, tact and discretion when handling sensitive correspondence and matters.
• Practical computer skills, including Windows-based software and financial management systems.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a high-performing environment.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of record-keeping and WHS practices.

Responsibilities

• This role provides confidential administrative support across planning, coordination and management of Directorate activities.
• Diary management, correspondence preparation, call screening and coordination of reports and requests.
• Support the Director and Directorate to meet commitments on time and manage stakeholder needs.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Record-keeping

WHS awareness

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent

Local Government experience (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure & Environment, the Business Support Officer provides confidential, efficient and professional administrative assistance across the planning, coordination and management of Directorate activities. The role covers correspondence and diary management, briefing preparation, call screening, and coordination of reports and requests to ensure the Director's commitments and the Directorate's responsibilities are met on time.

About the Candidate

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Infrastructure & Environment Directorate. This is an opportunity for an organised, detail-focused administrator to provide high-level support to the Director and help keep the Directorate's day-to-day operations running smoothly. What We Offer, We are seeking a proactive, highly organised administrator who can manage competing priorities, work confidently across a range of stakeholders, and handle sensitive information with sound judgement.

You will demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to provide accurate, timely advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and manage activities against departmental goals
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• A high level of confidentiality, tact and discretion when handling sensitive correspondence and matters
• Practical computer skills, including Windows-based software and financial management systems
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a high-performing environment
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• An understanding of record-keeping and WHS practices

Mandatory Requirements

• Current QLD Driver's Licence
• Current 30215 Queensland General Safety Induction Card, or willingness to obtain

Desirable

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role within a Local Government setting

Work Environment

• Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - Level 4 - $80,800 - $85,000 per annum (Depending on Qualifications and Experience) + Superannuation
• Personal (Sick) Leave
• Five weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
• Locality Allowance