Business Support Officer - S&P

Comcare (Australian Government); Australia; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Melville is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Business Support Officer to join our Sustainability & Performance team in a permanent part-time position. This role supports the delivery of business outcomes across Corporate Services and requires excellent administration and communication skills.

Based at City of Melville Civic Centre, this 0.8 FTE role offers a salary range of approximately $65,628 to $79,786 pro-rata plus super, with a supportive team and opportunities

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience and a commitment to delivering quality support.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating meetings, bookings, travel arrangements and events.
• Preparing professional correspondence, reports and business documentation.
• Managing records, databases and information systems.
• Supporting internal and external customers with timely, high-quality service.
• Assisting leaders and staff with a range of administrative and operational tasks.
• Contributing to process improvements and helping drive efficient business practices.
• Building strong relationships across the organisation and working collaboratively to achieve team outcomes.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPt

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service experience

Relationship building

Proactive attitude and willingness to

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Business Support Officer - S&P - Vacancy Details

Synopsis:

Business Support Officer - Sustainability & Performance

The City of Melville is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Business Support Officer to join our Corporate Services Leadership and Executive Support team in a permanent part‑time (0.8 FTE) position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an administration professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in providing exceptional support services that contribute to the effective delivery of business outcomes across the organisation.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: Level 2/3 $65,628.22 to $79,785.90 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Manager Sustainability and Performance, no two days will be the same in this varied and rewarding role. You'll be the go-to person helping keep the team organised, connected and operating efficiently by:

• Coordinating meetings, bookings, travel arrangements and events.
• Preparing professional correspondence, reports and business documentation.
• Managing records, databases and information systems.
• Supporting internal and external customers with timely, high-quality service.
• Assisting leaders and staff with a range of administrative and operational tasks.
• Contributing to process improvements and helping drive efficient business practices.
• Building strong relationships across the organisation and working collaboratively to achieve team outcome

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can confidently juggle competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will have:

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience and a commitment to delivering quality support.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Closing Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Jess Lawrence, Manager Sustainability & Performance on 08 9364 0984.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 - a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits!

• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave - no work on your big day!
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of plant and machinery or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other high risk facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

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