Program Support Officer

Northern Beaches Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine work-life balance

Values based culture

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a Program Support Officer on a temporary part-time basis (24 hours per week) for a six-month contract. The role sits within the Planning & Place division and focuses on frontline administration, financial operations, and coordinating unit needs to keep projects moving.

You will support the business concierge service and Place & Economic activities, helping ensure smooth information flow and efficient office operations in a busy local government setting.

Qualifications

• Support the business concierge service and Place & Economic activities to keep projects moving and information organised.
• Assist with administration to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for the business unit, triaging requests and directing enquiries.
• Create, finalise and monitor purchase orders, work orders and invoices.
• Organise unit supplies and equipment to support efficient operations.

Job description

Division: Planning & Place

Business Unit: Planning & Place

Title: Program Support Officer, Temporary - Part-time Role, 24 hours per week (6-month contract)

Salary Range: $77,285.31 to $89,818.38(on a pro-rata basis) per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who We Are

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Planning and Place Division is responsible for a range of functions which support the whole of Council to deliver high-quality services to our Northern Beaches bushland, rural and coastal community. The division comprises of Development Assessment, Strategic and Place Planning, Place & Economic Development and Environmental Compliance.

The Place & Economic Development team is responsible for a range of activities including business support, activations and driving a thriving local economy.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working With Us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits

Our Opportunity

The key focus areas of this role include:

• Act as point of contact for the business unit, including triaging and directing requests and enquiries, creating requests and where appropriate preparing responses.
• Undertake the day-to-day administration related to the financial operations of the unit, including creating, finalising and monitoring purchases orders, work orders and invoices.
• Ensure overall operations of the business unit through organising unit supplies (e.g. stationery, uniforms) and equipment to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit.

About You

You’ll play a key behind the scenes role helping the team that looks after the business concierge service and Place & Economic activities. Your work will help keep projects moving, information organised, and the team supported so they can focus on driving a thriving economy.

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, works well with different people, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 8 October 2026
• Expected Interview Date: 21 October 2026
• Questions? Please call Emily Newman on 02 8495 5115.

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].