Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer

1x Temporary, Full Time until 11th September 2024 - 35 hours, 5 days per week

Salary: $70,734.40 – $77,354.84 + super

Closing Date: 13th May 2024

Liverpool is one of Sydney's most progressive urban and regional centres with a population of more than 200,000 (set to reach 330,000) over the next 20 years. It is now positioned as the capital of South Western Sydney with an affordable lifestyle, accessibility by rail and road and a future airport, Western Sydney Airport. A truly transformational infrastructure project, Western Sydney Airport is set to open in 2026 and will be the jewel in our Aerotropolis City.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Council’s Development Assessment team for a motivated Business Support Officer to provide professional administrative and business support to the Development Assessment Department.

About You:

This role is ideal for candidates that possess the following:

• A minimum 4 years’ experience in a Business Support Role.
• Time management/calendar management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing efficient and effective customer service.
• Experience in working in a confidential environment.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing, streamlining, and establishing systems and procedures.
• Proven ability to prioritise own workloads, whilst balancing competing tasks with a focus on attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience to undertake and complete allocated tasks in a timely, accurate and grammatically correct manner.
• Demonstrated experience in word processing and the use of Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and data entry.
• Experience in handling complex enquiries and complaints for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working both independently and in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in making decisions regarding administration systems and procedures.
• Experience in customer service both over the phone and face to face.

Benefits of working at LCC:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available;
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year);
• Gain experience in one of the largest, most diverse, and fastest growing LGA’s in metropolitan Sydney;
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team;
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with parking available; and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant.

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au. 

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click below for a copy of the position description.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.

Business Support Officer - Position Description.pdf