Business Support Officer

1 month ago

Sutherland, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time

Business Support Officer

  • Join a dynamic team focused on excellence in customer service.
  • Support the Development Services team with vital administrative functions.
  • Enhance your skills while contributing to the continuous improvement of local planning processes.
  • Engage with stakeholders and panels to facilitate timely assessments of development applications.

About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to delivering exceptional services to our community. We pride ourselves on our values of collaboration, respect, and innovation, ensuring that our operations reflect the diverse needs of our residents. Our Development Services team plays a crucial role in managing land use and development within the Shire.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Officer to assist our Development Services team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact our service delivery and community satisfaction.

Position Overview

The Business Support Officer will provide vital administrative support to the Development Services team, ensuring the smooth processing of development applications and related tasks. You will assist in the operations of the Council’s interface with the NSW Planning Portal and support the timely assessment of applications in collaboration with various planning panels.

This role demands a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills, as you will be responsible for managing incoming correspondence, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering excellent customer service.

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or a related field is desirable. 
  • Proven experience in business and administrative support, particularly in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and commitment to customer service excellence.

Your ability to work collaboratively within a team, along with your critical thinking and communication skills, will be essential in achieving our team’s goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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: Tuesday 3rd December.
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within one week from closing date.
  • Package: From$67,752 to $71,706 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
  • Hours of work:  Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week, with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement available.
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, 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 Rachel Corry, Support Services Coordinator, rcorry@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

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About Us

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.

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