Business Support Officer

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking two experienced and highly organised Business Support Officers to support the Infrastructure Directorate on a temporary basis. The roles will back either the Facilities & Fleet or the Asset Strategy & Delivery teams, providing high-level administrative support to leaders and teams delivering essential infrastructure services to the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating reports and minutes, handling enquiries, supporting projects, procurement and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
• Experience in a business support, executive support or administration role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and business support
• Coordinate reports, presentations, agendas, minutes and correspondence
• Manage customer enquiries, requests and stakeholder communications
• Support projects, business improvement initiatives and operational activities
• Assist with procurement, budget administration, grants and contract processes
• Coordinate staff communications, reporting, training and documentation
• Build strong working relationships across Council and with external stakeholders

Skills

Administration

Organisation & time management

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Infrastructure Directorate | Sutherland Shire Council

We're seeking two experienced and highly organised Business Support Officers to join our Infrastructure Directorate on a temporary basis. These opportunities will support either our Facilities & Fleet team or our Asset Strategy & Delivery team, providing high-level business and administrative support to leaders and teams delivering essential infrastructure services to our community.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality administrative and business support
• Coordinate reports, presentations, agendas, minutes and correspondence
• Manage customer enquiries, requests and stakeholder communications
• Support projects, business improvement initiatives and operational activities
• Assist with procurement, budget administration, grants and contract processes
• Coordinate staff communications, reporting, training and documentation
• Build strong working relationships across Council and with external stakeholders

About You

• A Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
• Experience in a business support, executive support or administration role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Desirable

• Local Government or public sector experience
• Experience supporting infrastructure, facilities, fleet, engineering or project teams

• Hours of work: Temporary Full-Time Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off). Positions are expected to be available up to 12 months.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner********@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.