Corporate Support Officer

Burswood Park Board is a small team with an exciting future ahead as we are on the cusp of creating an iconic destination for Western Australia through our 20 Year Vision.

If you work well with competing demands in a rewarding environment this could be the role you are looking for. This opportunity will allow you to use your initiative whilst working in a face paced environment.

Burswood Park is located on the vibrant Burswood Peninsula, just minutes from the city and airport. Enriched with stories of the Whadjuk people amidst a sustainable landscape teeming with local flora and fauna. Burswood Park is more than just a park - it's a vibrant tapestry of diverse events and activations, community engagement and cultural celebration.

Your Role

As the Corporate Support Officer, you will provide effective and efficient coordination and administration support to the executive services function and manage the timely secretarial and administrative service to the Chief Executive, Board and Audit and Risk Committee.

Supporting the people and culture function, you will provide accurate and timely advice, assist with policy development, administration and coordination required to facilitate the Human Resources function.

The role also performs the front-line reception and customer service function responding to customer inquiries with enthusiasm and being the welcoming face of the agency.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Your application will be assessed against the following essential selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in the provision of administrative support at Chief Executive and/or senior management level, acting in a professional, discreet and confidential manner.
2. Experience supporting board and/or committee administrative functions, including minute taking, agenda distribution, paper submission review, including the aptitude to assist with Board management software.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, including providing quality customer service and the ability to develop ongoing positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
4. Well-developed computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and audio equipment.

A relevant qualification in business, human resources or related discipline is desirable, but not essential.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities including any specific requirements, capabilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF). 
Please consider all information contained in the JDF before applying for the vacancy.

If you meet 
all of the four essential criteria
 above and would like to discuss the role in more detail before applying, contact our Executive Services Manager, Sally Vinar on or via email to For further information about Burswood Park Board please visit the Burswood Park website.

Substantive Equality Statement

Burswood Park Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Burswood Park Board at

Eligibility

To be eligible for an appointment to this position, it is essential that applicants have Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency status, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application.

Application Instructions – How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted online via the Jobs WA Gov Portal, and are to include:

• A covering letter of up to two (2) pages 
  addressing the selection criteria
   as outlined in the JDF.
• A resume of up to three (3) pages outlining your key achievements, employment history and education relevant to this position.
• The contact of two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

Please make sure you apply through the Jobs WA Gov online portal by the closing deadline as no late or proforma applications will be accepted.