Business Support Officer

**Business Support Officer 2445 (Planning and Compliance Directorate)**

12 months Temporary Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week

**Salary: Grade 9 - $70,734.40 - $77,354.84 plus super**

**ABOUT US**

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. With a total of 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 coming from different birthplaces, Liverpool is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest-growing regions over the next decade. With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool's city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated Business Support Officer. The role sits within the Planning and Compliance Directorate of Liverpool City Council and is part of the directorate's administrative team. The role will see you providing high-quality administrative support within Development Assessment (in particular to the Manager Development Assessment, Coordinator Development Assessment, and Coordinator Land Development) to optimise the overall effectiveness of the Development Assessment Department. Some of your duties will include managing correspondence through Trim and Pathway for customer, mayoral, councillor, and Members of Parliament requests on their behalf; scheduling meetings and ensuring their time is effectively balanced and managed; screening telephone calls and enquiries on their behalf; coordinating and distributing all incoming and outgoing mail; administering purchase orders; and preparing correspondence and forms for the managers. There is a lot of opportunity to step up and learn new things outside of the normal day-to-day duties of the role within the directorate.

**ABOUT YOU**
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a business support role
- Demonstrated experience in word processing and the use of Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data entry.
- Time management and calendar management experience
- experience working in a confidential environment.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing, streamlining, and establishing systems and procedures

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**

Benefits of the role include the following:

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
- Gaining experience in one of the largest, most diverse, and fastest-growing LGAs in metropolitan Sydney and being part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- Professional development opportunities include training courses and study assistance for further education.

For further information about the position please contact Sharon Zunic on 02 8711 7598.

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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**_ Liverpool City Council is committed_**_ _**_to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential_**_._
- **_It is a condition of employment at Liverpool City Council, that you must be Covid-19 vaccinated._