Expressions of Interest - Casual Business Support Officer

Forbes is a vibrant town nestled on the Lachlan River and has the amazing Lake Forbes running through the centre of town.

In a sought after location, Forbes offers ease of access to Sydney via a 1 hour flight or a 3 hour drive to Canberra. We are also located half way between the busy cities of Melbourne and Brisbane right on the Newell Highway boasting the benefits of country living with young families and couples who may want to work in Mining or construction as well as a thriving agricultural base. 

Forbes Council is a hive of activity, especially in regards to the operational delivery of projects to the community and the diversity within the workforce. With an Organisational Structure with close to 150 identified positions, roles range from Masters and Degree qualified professionals (Engineers, Surveyors, Planners and Accountants) to experienced labourers, trainees, trade qualified operators and a diverse range of officers in administraion, Strategy, environment, economic development and community. Council offers flexible work arrangement, study support and a wide exposure to the legislative operations of Local Government through to community engagement and delivery.

With a $22 million capitol works budget for the delivery of infrastructure and capital projects, Council is currently undertaking exciting projects such as the Lake Forbes Activation Strategy, CBD redevelopment Projects, major works in regards to the Water and Sewer networks, our state of the art Central West Livestock Exchange and a range of other exciting projects. Forbes Shire Council is also currently deliversing major projects in the People and Technology space including Leadership Development programs, online management software and enterprise wide system upgrades - in the aim of being future ready for the dynamic and changing pace of Local Government.

Our future plans are related to the IP&R framework in Local Government and our emphasis is in the areas of preservation, growth and development in Infrasturure and asset management, governance and leadership, community development and environment and heritage. We have ambitious goals set out in our Communtiy Strategic Plan – paving the way for an ever changing and growing Forbes Shire, and Central West hub into the future. Forbes Council values vibrancy and energy, community partnerships, high quality delivery and the safest operations for our staff and the community. Come and be a part of our team!

Privacy

Forbes Shire Council, as part of the recruitment process, will be collecting information about you. This information will be kept confidential and will only be accessible to the HR team and members of the interview panel.

Selection Process

It is important that your application is completed by the closing date, the Panel review committees are not obliged to accept late applications. All applications will be acknowledged.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.

Forbes Shire Council's selection process stages are outlined below: 

1. Short-listing. The selection panel (usually 3 members) will assess all applications against the selection criteria contained in the position description. The panel will then decide which applicants best meet the criteria and will call for interview.
2. Interviewing. You will be given at least 2 days notice if you are required for an interview. The interview panel will consist of either 3 or 4 members, one of which will be the HR Facilitator, who will work with the panel to recommend the most suitable person for the position.
3. Reference checks and other checks. Referee checks will be carried out on the recommended applicant/s. Positions that have been identified as child-related, will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check through the Office of Children's Guardian NSW
4. Pre-employment Functional Assessment. The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment functional assessment at Council’s expense. This will include a Functional Assessment, urine Drug and Alcohol Testing and a hearing screen
5. Notification of result. The successful applicant will be verbally notified as soon as possible after the interview and will receive a written letter of offer via email and in the post. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once the offer of employment has been accepted and Council has been formally notified of the acceptance.

Expressions of Interest: Casual Business Support Officer

Description

Forming part of our Casual Team, Casual Business Support Officers will have the opportunity to work across all divisions of Council when additional support is required.  It is therefore essential that you are available to work flexibly, at short notice and have a reliable contact telephone number.

You will provide secretarial and administrative support to ensure operations and services are performed efficiently and effectively.  Reporting to the Manager Corporate Business, you will be responsible for releasing technical staff from administrative tasks, assisting on various projects and providing high quality customer service.

You will ideally have a minimum of twelve (12) months experience in an administrative role and hold a Certificate III in Business Administration, along with a strong customer relations focus, with the ability to produce high quality work whilst meeting deadlines.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 – from Band 1 Level 2, Grade 3 Step 1 $31.74 per hour including 25% leave loading in lieu of entitlements.

Forbes Shire Council uses job-matched pre-employment screenings to ensure that applicants are able to undertake the inherent physical requirements of this position without placing them at risk of injury. Therefore, the most meritorious applicant identified at interview will be required to undertake a pre-employment health screening.

Applications must be made on-line ONLY, at https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/working-with-council/paid-employment

Further information regarding the on-line application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resource Department on (02) 6850 2300 (Option 4) or via e-mail people@forbes.nsw.gov.au

As a casual employee there is no guarantee of hours or ongoing work.

Council has a generous incentive scheme for staff including salary sacrifice options and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

By submitting an expression of interest, this is not a guarantee of gaining employment with Forbes Shire Council.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Certificate III in Business - Administration or relevant tertiary qualification;
• Minimum of 2 years-experience in a customer service/administration role;
• Class C (Standard) Drivers Licence.

Desirable

• Justice of the Peace;
• Experience in Local Government.

Experience

• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple work tasks on a daily basis;
• Demonstrated ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders at all tiers of government or industry;
• Demonstrated history of working with sensitive and confidential information in a discrete and professional manner;
• Able to type and format documentation quickly, efficiently and with a very high level of accuracy;
• Advanced computer, systems and formatting skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications, databases, document management systems and online systems with business data;
• Able to work with minimum supervision using judgement and initiative;
• Demonstrated Local Government experience (Desirable).