Support Officer

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As a employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting **opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:
**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Support Officer. This role is a great opportunity to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Social and Cultural Planning Team across a variety of portfolios including community development, disaster recovery, and homelessness.

**About you**:

- Certificate of Attainment in Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience in an administration role.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with management, staff and the community in a professional manner.
- Well-developed organisation skills and ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects while consistently meeting agreed timeframes
- Ability to self-manage workload and adjust work priorities as needed to support the objectives of the team
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking to analyse and problem-solve.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, with experience in the MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), content management systems and other software to ensure efficient and high impact communications

**We offer**:

- A permanent part-time position - 4 days a week (28 hours)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,211.50 to $1,403.70 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)

Other benefits include:

- 11% superannuation (from 1 July 2023)
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Geeta Cheema, Manager Social & Cultural Planning, Phone: (02) 6626 7088

**Closing date**:
10pm (NSW time), Wednesday 12th July

**Position Description**:
**Download the Support Officer Position Description (PDF,159KB)**

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Option 1 - Written Application**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.

**Step 2**: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

**Option 2 - Audio File Application**:
**Step 1**: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer.

**Step 2**:Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

**Step 4**: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file. Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.