Business Support Officer

Are you highly organised, adaptable, and eager to make a real difference? We're on the lookout for a Business Support Officer to join our Urban Futures team within the Planning Directorate at Sutherland Shire Council.

Our team plays a key role in shaping how the Shire grows, moves, and responds to environmental and community needs. We're passionate about improving the quality of life in our neighbourhoods through strategic planning, innovative projects, and a collaborative, forward-thinking approach. Based in beautiful Sutherland Shire, we combine expertise with a strong community spirit to deliver projects that truly matter.

As our Business Support Officer, you'll be the backbone of the Urban Futures team — keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. If you have an extensive administration background, enjoy varied tasks and projects, whilst working across teams, this role is for you.

You'll contribute directly to vital projects in strategic planning, transport integration, environmental policy, public domain planning, and planning agreements. From coordinating internal systems and managing stakeholder communication to supporting executive reporting, procurement, grants, and financial processes.

You'll also help with internal communications and business improvements, playing a crucial role in our team's success.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing key business and administrative support to the Urban Futures team and Senior Manager
• Managing financial administration, grants, and procurement tasks
• Assisting with project coordination and day-to-day operations
• Handling communications with stakeholders professionally
• Supporting Council and executive reporting requirements
• Driving business improvement initiatives and ensuring smooth workflows

We seek an organised and proactive individual with a passion for urban development and sustainability. If you are a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you

• Diploma in Business Administration or other relevant area or equivalent extensive experience
• Class C Drivers License
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver projects.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

If you are ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to create vibrant, sustainable urban spaces

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
• Get your application in by 11.59pm:
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing
• Package: $78,717 - $83,439 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement available through Council's flex system.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Jordan Widenstrom, Senior Manager Urban Futures, ,for any job specific enquiries.

Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, , can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.