AddressAbout Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What’s on Offer
- Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
- Opportunity– 12 monthFixed Term Contract role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 5 - $75,386.55 per annum (excl. super)
About the Role
The Business Support Officer is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and business functions to support the work of the Manager to achieve the Unit’s operational and strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Manager – Infrastructure Services the core responsibilities include:
- Provide high level, trusted and confidential administrative support to the Manager including management of the diary, written correspondence directed to the Manager and where necessary engage key officers for a timely response to be provided.
- Manage records and correspondence, proactively scheduling, organising, and prioritising meetings and providing support to facilitate the smooth operation of the Infrastructure Services Unit.
- Assist with the screening and processing of a broad range of confidential and sensitive enquiries and requests, and where appropriate follow up with relevant work area, ensuring timely resolution.
- Work closely and in collaboration with other Business Support Officers, ensuring requests are dealt with in a timely manner.
About You
- Demonstrated experience providing a high level of administrative support to managers.
- Experience in local government or other complex and/or political organisations is desirable.
- Experience in MS Office suite of programs and Information Management Systems software programs.
- Qualifications in Business Administration would be desirable.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply' and include a cover letter outlining your preferred contract cluster. For further information about this opportunity, please contact: Karen Hogben – Business Support Officer – Infrastructure Services 03 5950 1***.
Applications Close: Sunday 26 May 2024 - Interviews will take place prior to the closing date as suitable applicants are identified.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks.
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
