Description:
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Permanent Part Time, 4 days per week (30.4hr/week)
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$44.20/hr base + super (up to 14%) + leave loading
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Location: Fortitude Valley with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow
There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU . Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.
Your opportunity:
As a Business Support Officer , you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the General Manager’s office. Your responsibilities will include:
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Senior Leadership & Administrative Support – Proactively manage workflows, schedules, and administrative tasks for the General Manager and Managers within the team as required.
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Meeting & Event Coordination – Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and liaise with vendors for cost-effective event management.
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Document & Correspondence Management – Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Stakeholder Communication – Provide professional advice and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Operations Management – Oversee daily office operations with discretion and confidentiality.
About you:
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Education: A qualification in a related field or equivalent work experience
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Experience: Substantial relevant administrative and business support experience, preferably in an operational environment.
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Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), excellent verbal and written communication, and organisational skills.
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Attributes: A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!
Why Urban Utilities?
At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.
At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.
Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.
We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:
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Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
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Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
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18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
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Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
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Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180
Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au
How to apply
Click on the ‘Apply” to complete your application.
Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.
For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au
Advertising Closes 28th February 2025