Description:
The roles
We are currently looking for two Business Support Officers (BSO) to join our team. This role involves providing vital administrative support to the Liveable Communities and Development Assessment and Building teams.
Ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, can handle multiple tasks, and is committed to supporting the delivery of services across the organisation. If you're energetic, proactive, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team, this could be a great fit.
The key responsibilities include:
- Generating and managing correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Providing professional services and accurate communication to staff and customers.
- Assisting staff with Council systems and processes.
- Managing electronic files and data entry.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for procedures, user guides, and training materials.
- Ensuring quality control for customer documents.
What you’ll bring:
- Certificate III or higher in Business Administration/Customer Engagement or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in an office environment.
- High-level digital literacy, particularly the Microsoft Office suite, along with accurate typing and data entry skills.
- Understanding of meeting procedures and minute-taking.
- Strong communication abilities for effective interaction with both Council staff and the public.
Permanent Part-Time
Salary: $33.48 p/hour plus superannuation.
Tenure: Permanent Part-Time - 21 hours per week. (Days negotiable with the successful candidate).
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Salary: Commencing salary package circa $60,950 plus superannuation.
Tenure: Fixed-Term contract until February 2026, 35 hours per week.
What we offer?
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Closing Date: Sunday 23 March 2025 at 11.30pm
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Mandy Howard, who is the hiring manager for this role. Mandy can be reached on (02) 7955 7404 or mandy.howard@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We’re a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.