Business Support Officer (Maternity Leave)

Council Jobs; Picton; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Learning Program

STAR Reward and Recognition program

Educational Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking a highly organised Business Support Officer (Maternity Relief) to provide comprehensive admin and business support within Development Services. The role is a temporary full-time position for up to 12 months with a 35-hour week and flex-time and work-from-home arrangements.

Successful candidates will have a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent experience, plus at least two years in a business support role, and strong MS Office skills with

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or extensive relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a business support type role with strong organisation and detail.
• High level of Microsoft Office proficiency and understanding of networks and email systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and business support across the Development Services section.
• Coordinate administrative processes and support daily operations.
• Ensure efficient delivery of services and stakeholder engagement.
• Work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Certificate III in Business Admin

2+ years experience

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Written and verbal comms

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Computer networks

Job description

Business Support Officer (Maternity Leave)

Business Support Officer (Maternity Relief)

Summary of the position:

• Temporary Full-Time for up to 12 months
• Salary commencing from $1,574.77 per week + 12% Superannuation
• 35-hour week
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a highly organised and professional individual to provide comprehensive administrative and business support across the Development Services section. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective coordination of administrative processes, support daily operations, and assist in ensuring the efficient delivery of services. This role requires strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality support to the team and its stakeholders.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Certificate III Qualifications in Business Administration or extensive relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 year’s demonstrated experience in a business support type role with superior organisation skills and attention to detail
• High level of expertise in Microsoft Office applications and a sound understanding of computer network and email systems
• High level of written and verbal communication and engagement skills to accurately convey Council’s policies, procedures and Government legislation to internal/external customers
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively in a team and individually without direct supervision
• Demonstrated time-management ability to show initiative and innovation when investigating, analysing and solving problems

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us and Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Your wellbeing matters – be connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Further Information:

Kristin Mason, Team Leader Business Support, 4677 9672.

Closing Date:

5:00pm Monday, 2 November 2026

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child‑safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.