Business Support Officer

SHOWCASE YOUR EXCEPTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS IN A POSITION FOCUSED ON PROVIDING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES

About Environmental & Regulatory Services

Our Environmental & Regulatory Services team is the front line of Council's regulatory activities and works hard at keeping our community safe.  We're a dynamic, multidisciplinary team made up of compliance officers, technical specialists, disaster management officers and administrative officers.  Together, we oversee a wide range of essential services, including the Animal Management Centre, Local Laws compliance, Environmental Health, Regulated Parking compliance, Building and Development compliance and Disaster Management. We are a people-focused and purpose-driven team that pride ourselves on the quality of work we do. We also like having fun and actively building an environment where people enjoy coming to work and going home feeling valued.

About the position

The Business Support Officer is responsible for providing high-quality administrative support across the Environmental and Regulatory Services Branch. This position undertakes a broad range of tasks requiring the application of technical skills and knowledge in a dynamic and often challenging environment, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with relevant procedures and regulatory frameworks.

This position works under general direction.

• The salary range for this position is $78, $84,958.82 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD Parking provided.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A one page cover letter addressing each of the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description; and
2. Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Paul Samios - Senior Projects Officer - on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.