Internal Only - Support Officer

Council Jobs; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 82.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Free gym

Generous leave

Zusammenfassung

Brisbane City Council is seeking a dedicated administration professional to support the delivery of licences and permits services. You will process applications, maintain records, and ensure timely, professional customer service in line with legislation and council policies.

Join a customer-focused team in a permanent full-time role, with flexible working options and access to a competitive superannuation fund.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience delivering high-quality administrative and business support services within agreed timeframes.
• Leads and supports a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Aufgaben

• Provide accurate and timely administrative support for licences and permits services.
• Assist with application processing and ensure high-quality service aligned with policies and standards.
• Maintain accurate records and deliver efficient business processes.

Kenntnisse

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Independent and collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: City Licences and Permits

Salary Range: Band 3 $82,008 - $87,344 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent full-time

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.

The City Planning and Economic Development Services Group manage development applications, provide planning and development advice, develops strategic planning policy and economic strategies. Our work supports sustainable growth, helps shape Brisbane's future and ensures the city continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.

Our Branch

City Licences and Permits is leading the transformation of how Brisbane City Council delivers licensing, permitting and application services. As a newly established branch, we're creating a modern, customer-focused and digitally enabled service that brings licences, permits and applications together into one seamless experience. By simplifying processes, improving consistency and decision-making, and embracing innovation, we're making it easier for residents, businesses and stakeholders to engage with Council while delivering better outcomes for our community and helping shape Brisbane's future.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a customer-focused team supporting the delivery of Council’s licences and permits services. You will provide accurate and timely administrative support, assist with application processing, and ensure customers receive professional, high-quality service in line with legislation, local laws, policies and service standards.

Working closely with team members and stakeholders across Council, you will manage a diverse workload, maintain accurate records and help deliver efficient business processes. Your strong attention to detail, commitment to customer service and ability to work collaboratively will contribute to the effective operation of this essential service area.

To be successful you will have:

• the ability to contribute to a high-performing team and support a culture of continuous improvement
• proven experience delivering high-quality administrative and business support services within agreed timeframes
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and process improvement opportunities
• experience using business systems and Microsoft Office applications, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please email Cassandra Lee via *************@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.#LI-DNI