Business Support Officer

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 82,147 - 88,357; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Annual leave loading

Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Join Toowoomba Regional Council as part of the Construction & Maintenance Executive Unit. This position offers a permanent full time role based in Toowoomba CBD with a salary ranging from $82,147.09 to $88,357.17 gross per annum plus additional benefits.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Business Administration or have equivalent experience and demonstrate commitment to teamwork. Responsibilities include providing administrative support and overseeing infrastructure maintenance.

Apply now to be part of a supportive community that values professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold mandatory qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Commitment to teamwork and organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support.
• Oversee construction and maintenance branches.

Skills

Business Administration

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GROW YOUR CAREER WITH A TEAM THAT VALUES PURPOSE, PEOPLE AND PROGRESS

Toowoomba CBD – 1365 | Construction & Maintenance Executive Unit

What we offer

• Join a professional Construction & Maintenance Executive Branch providing secretarial and administrative support.
• This is a permanent full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD, free car parking provided.
• Salary range: $82,147.09 – $88,357.17 gross per annum.
• Plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Join a friendly community of like‑minded individuals with Council's Employee Association and gain access to regular social events.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program providing free 24‑hour nationwide confidential personal or work‑related counselling services for employees and their families.
• A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.

About Construction & Maintenance

The Construction & Maintenance Branch (C&M) is part of the Infrastructure Services Group (ISG) and is responsible for developing and maintaining community infrastructure, including stormwater drainage/culverts, footpath/cycleway, council‑owned quarries, and road and bridge infrastructure assets.

The Construction & Maintenance Executive Unit provides oversight to the three Construction and Maintenance Branches while delivering the key functions of Capital Works Programming, Quarrying Operations, and the implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS) across all of the CM Branches.

How to be successful in this position – Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience as outlined under the “Success Criteria” in the Position Description.

• Certificate III in Business Administration or a combination of experience, qualification, and competence that enables you to perform all duties of the position.
• Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

For full details, please download the Position Description, which includes the full Success Criteria.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

• Your current Resume.
• A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the position's Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion:
  • Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
  • Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was).

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre‑employment medical assessment to assess ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Eric Kraak – Executive Manager Construction & Maintenance on 0499 989 988 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 12 July 2026.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.