Council Business Officer

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a Temporary Full Time staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine on a 12 month contract (Maternity Leave replacement). 

The role

Reporting to the Coordinator Risk and Compliance, we are seeking an exceptional Council Business Officer who can bring their skills and experience to provide administrative assistance to the Councillor Support team, and assist the Mayor and Councillors.
The position will co-ordinate and provide advice and support in relation to Council business and Councillor functions particularly in relation to Council’s meeting cycle, including council meetings, briefings, hearing committees.

To be considered you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in governance, law, communications, or business administration, and/or relevant experience in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Experience in meeting management and electronic agenda and minutes production, including proofing and formatting of documents.
• Experience working within a legislative context, including providing advice and applying policy under supervision.
• Experience providing administrative support in local government or similar environment or to executive personnel.
• Well-developed political acumen, including ability to assess issues and information and involve relevant parties in generating solutions or providing advice.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements 16 days of personal leave per year (based on Full Time employment)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (based on Full Time employment)
• 3 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

A Position Description for this role is attached. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Tony Vo - *****@brimbank.vic.gov.au

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers