Team Leader Business Support

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super

4-day week

Long service leave

Gym discounts

Free parking

Other Lake Mac perks

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader Business Support to lead the City Works Business Support team and oversee services enabling civil construction and maintenance outcomes for our community.

You will guide workloads, coach staff and build capability, with strong financial and procurement administration responsibilities, in a role that values service, accuracy and accountability, while enjoying a 4-day work week.

Qualifications

• Experience leading busy business support teams.
• Strong financial, procurement and contractor administration knowledge.
• Experience with end-to-end process controls including governance.
• Knowledge of Security of Payment Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop City Works Business Support team.
• Oversee financial, procurement and contractor administration processes.
• Support compliance and governance across the department.
• Coordinate information with internal teams, contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Financial administration

Procurement

Contractor administration

People leadership

Job description

Lead the business support team that keeps our City Works department moving. We're looking for an experienced people leader with strong financial, procurement and contractor administration expertise to guide a busy team supporting services across our Built and Natural Assets.

• Lead and develop a capable business support team
• Oversee financial, procurement and contractor administration processes
• Enjoy a 4-day work week that gives you more time for life outside work

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

As Team Leader Business Support, you will lead the City Works Business Support team and oversee the support services that enable City Works to deliver civil construction and maintenance outcomes for our community. You will guide workloads, coach staff, build capability and create a positive team culture focused on service, accuracy and accountability.

This role is central to the processes that keep the department running smoothly, including purchase orders, invoices, procure-to-pay activities and contractor administration. You will provide subject matter expertise, maintain strong checks and balances and support compliance requirements, including the Security of Payment Act.

Working closely with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, you will help coordinate information, resolve issues and improve how work is delivered.

Read theposition statementand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a confident and supportive leader who can bring people together, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards in a busy service environment.

You will bring strong financial and procurement administration knowledge, with experience across invoices, purchase orders, contractor administration and end-to-end process controls. You understand why governance matters, can identify issues early and are comfortable providing technical guidance and practical solutions. Experience supporting customer requests across Built and Natural Assets or a similar operational setting will be valued, and civil construction knowledge will be a distinct advantage.

If you enjoy practical problem solving, improving processes and helping others deliver their best work, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $90,202 - $104,831 a year plus 12% superannuation
• 35 hours working across a 4-day work week or 9-day fortnight
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Free parking within walking distance of our office building
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET'S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 27 September 2026
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Matthew Brogan, Manager City Works on 4921 0711 or via *************@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via ***************@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch we're here for you!
• To view the capability Framework Role Profile relevant to this role, pleaseclick here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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