Business Unit Support Officer

$70,179.20 – $78,600.60 per year pro rata

Join our team at Murray River Council as a Business Unit Support Officer and play a key role in supporting the Water and Sewer Department. You will provide a high standard of administrative support, coordinating meetings, managing phone calls, handling document management, and purchasing.

This role also involves collecting, collating, and maintaining essential data, delivering high-level customer service to residents and contractors, and working with team members to improve business unit efficiency.

Ideal Candidate profile

We are seeking a professional, organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting a team to deliver exceptional service.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

· Strong administrative skills with experience in a similar business support role.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage confidently with internal teams, customers, and contractors.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn new systems.

· Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.

· Attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in data management and reporting.

· A customer-focused mindset, ensuring all enquiries are managed promptly and professionally.

· National Police Check.

· Certificate III in Business Administration.

· Knowledge of various software programs including TechOne, Trim, CM9, and mapping databases.

· Experience in a similar role within Local Government.

Why Join Us?

Murray River Council is an award-winning organisation that is modern, dynamic and has a high regard for employee satisfaction and engagement. Murray River Council offers a supportive and flexible environment to assist employees with the right work-life balance.

Offering a high performing and sustainable organisation delivering outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

We also offer:

· Competitive salary plus 12% superannuation.

· Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team.

· Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to salary packaging and novated lease options.

· A workplace committed to the Health Safety and Wellbeing of our employees.

· A strong commitment to professional development and career growth.

Further information: A copy of the position description and tips on applying can be found on our website www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au, or for more information, please contact Phil Smith – Manager Water Services – 1300 087 004 .

To Apply: Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and document addressing the mandatory selection criteria (as outlined in the position description) to [emailprotected] .

Applications Close: 5pm, Thursday 11 September 2025

Murray River Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where every individual is appreciated and respected. We wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we take pride in our commitment to providing fair and equitable opportunities for all.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Business Unit Support Officer? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

The Murray River Council area covers 11,865 square kilometres, with a population of 11,456. It will comprise three wards, Moama, Greater Murray and Greater Wakool. Each ward will be represented by three councillors.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Murray River Council area covers 11,865 square kilometres, with a population of 11,456. It will comprise three wards, Moama, Greater Murray and Greater Wakool. Each ward will be represented by three councillors.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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