Business Support Officer - Strategy And Sustainability

Part time contract for 12 months working 22.8 hours per week

Our Strategy and Sustainability team is looking for an experienced Business Support Officer to join them. If you are a passionate and highly motivated team player who is focused on delivering quality administrative and project support, apply today!

About the Position

The Business Support Officer plays a crucial role in providing high-level administrative support to our Strategy, Sustainability, and Property Transactions teams and Manager Strategy, sustainability and Economic Growth. You will be responsible for managing a diverse range of professional administrative activities, ensuring the smooth operation of daily business functions. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a multi-faceted environment.

About You

As the Business Support Officer, you will have:

• exceptional administrative, project support and customer services skills to support our staff, customers, internal stakeholders and the broader community.
• skills and experience in managing your workload, prioritising and delivering work at the highest of standards and meeting deadlines with ease.
• a positive and professional "can-do" attitude with excellent communication skills, ability to work under limited direction and excel in environments with competing priorities.
• a keen eye for detail and can edit documentation according to corporate standards with precision.
• adaptability and thrive in environments where work requirements may change frequently.
• close working relationship with team members and other council departments. You will be a positive and people-oriented individual who gets the job done.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Proven ability and experience providing professional administration and project support to a broad range of teams/service areas.
2. Experience developing quality documentation.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
4. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a multi-faceted environment with a high-level of attention to detail.
5. Flexibility and adaptability in handling changing work requirements.
    

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Fun and energetic team
• Generous leave entitlements including three additional paid days over Christmas
• Salary sacrificing options
   

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Ynys Onsman, Manager Strategy, Sustainability and Economic Growth on 0411 429 ***.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter telling us how your skills and experience meet the Key Selection Criteria detailed within this advertisement, as well as copies of your relevant qualifications.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, persons with a disability and youth are encouraged to apply for this role.

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 5pm Friday 22 March 2024