Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer 

Economic Strategy and Productivity

• Employment Type:                                Temporary part time (2 days per week)
• Employment period:                             12 months 
• Classification / Grade / Band:               Clerk Grade 3/4  
• Remuneration:                                       $79,031 - $86,539 (pro-rata $31,612-34,615); plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location:                                                 Sydney CBD, flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close:                               Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 11:00 am

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government 

You will have an invaluable opportunity to work in creating a positive impact for the people of New South Wales and be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills. 

When you join Treasury, you are a part of an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

We consider work-life balance a key feature of being employed here. You will have the flexibility to manage your work schedule around times that best suit your life outside of the workplace and in line with organisational needs.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury 

The Markets and Regulation Division is recruiting for Business Support Officer role.

While we are certain you will already have your own expertise to ensure success in this role, you will also continue to learn and improve your skills in core areas, including:

• how to manage multiple administrative support activities and services in line with agreed standards, timeframes and milestones
• maintain accuracy and attention to detail. 
• time and self-management

You will join our Economic Strategy and Productivity Group and will be working within the Markets and Regulation Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

The Business Support Officer role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your network as you will have the chance to work with multiple teams, agencies, external stakeholders, and organisations to help shape your career.

Investing in you 

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a devoted team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include: 

• Flexible hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney
• Continuous learning initiatives to invest in your career. We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise during in-house education sessions, and online training is at your fingertips to access. 
• A healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and physical and psychological wellbeing. 
• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and flex leave.

Read more about our benefits. 

Your day as a Business Support Officer 

Your typical day-to-day work includes provide administrative and support services to Treasury senior managers and divisional staff to facilitate effective utilisation of time and resources and enhance their capacity to achieve key objectives. 

Achieve success as Business Support Officer

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW. 

You will be successful in this role if you have:  

• experience in managing administrative and support services for senior management
• strong background in facilitating and coordinating Executive director / directive diaries
• Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously and willingness to put in the effort to get the job done.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

We are also committed to providing you with access to learning and development programs to help you achieve your performance objectives and career goals. Read more about how we invest in you. 

Interested in working with us? 

We would love to learn more about you!

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. 

NSW Treasury is an accredited Disability Confident Recruiter. This means we provide a fair and equitable recruitment process to all candidates. People with a disability can apply for our jobs without experiencing barriers. We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

People with a disability are supported to access adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace. Please visit the following link for contact details if you have a disability and require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

NSW Treasury is accredited as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

How we get to know you:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process, including:
  • briefly outlining your motivation in applying for this role description
  • which role(s)/experience have you performed in the past that you consider are relevant to this position
  • describe how your skills and experience are a good fit with the ‘essential requirements’ in the role
• complete administrative pre-screening questions. 

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. 

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. To be eligible for ongoing or temporary roles you must be a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee, contractors are not eligible to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Natalie Wu **********@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications:11:00am Tuesday 19 March 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.