Business Services Officer

About the role

The Business Services Officer reports to and supports the Team Leader - Business Services and Procurement and works closely with the Business Services Team to develop and maintain close working relationships with management and staff within the EPA and external service providers.

The successful applicant will undertake effective business support, which may include: monitoring emails, collating information, ordering and maintaining corporate stock levels, facilities management, fleet management and general ad hoc business functions for EPA.

Provide efficient and accurate word processing within a Windows environment with Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel) and finance applications including Purchase Orders and Invoicing Model and uphold the ethical behaviour and professional standards as contained in the Public Sector Act 2009 and the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector.

About Us

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia's independent environment protection regulator. The organisation works to protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste,noise and radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to protect the unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. The EPA is responsible for the administration of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) and the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 (RPC Act) and also exercises responsibilities under other South Australian planning and environmental legislation.

What the EPA Offers

The EPA boasts a range of different flexible working arrangements which include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

The EPA understands that there is more to life than working and as such prioritise people first. We want our employees to feel that their working needs will be met in this modern and ever-evolving working landscape.

Essential Qualification

Nil

Special Conditions

Applicant must hold a valid Class C Driver's License

Selection Criteria

• Ability to respond to enquiries in a courteous, helpful and effective manner and provide consistent and effective customer service.
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels across the EPA.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Possess a good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under broad direction and utilise initiative to achieve quality results.
• Organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, coordinate and prioritise work.
• A working knowledge of business processes, methods, procedures, and practices, particularly as applied to Business Support within the SA Government environment

Remuneration

ASO2 ($58, $63, % Super added to your choice of superfund

Contract

Long Term Contract and Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location

211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 500

At the EPA we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for everyone. With support from our employees, we focus on access, equality, inclusion and wellbeing in all we do. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation, we commit to a vision for South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity. Our initiatives including the White Ribbon program and Reconciliation Action Plan, aim to create a meaningful impact in our workforce and community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages, gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.