Business Support Officer (Infrastructure) - various teams

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking two experienced Business Support Officers to join our Infrastructure Directorate on a temporary basis. Roles may support either the Facilities & Fleet team or the Asset Strategy & Delivery team, delivering essential administrative support to leaders and teams.

You will coordinate reports, manage stakeholder communications, assist with procurement and budgeting, and contribute to project activities while building strong working relationships across Council.

Qualifications

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

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent)

Job description

Business Support Officer (Infrastructure) - various teams

2 Temporary Opportunities

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

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you'll:

• 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

You'll be a proactive and adaptable professional with:

• 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

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

• Package: $81,866 - $86,777 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• 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.

Asset Strategy & Delivery - Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Facility & Fleet - Click on the link to check out the Position Description

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.