The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.

About the opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team and provide exceptional administration and business support for the CCMA. As Business Support Officer you will be the first point of contact for external stakeholders via reception, phone triaging and emails. You will undertake general administration duties, administer catering requests and travel bookings, assist with facilities management, provide meeting support including room bookings, diary management, emailing invitations, preparing and sending agendas, taking minutes and actions.

The role is 0.6 FTE with the preferred days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The role is to cover someone on parental leave and therefore is fixed term until February 2026. We offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac.

This role will suit someone with some experience working in an office administration role who enjoys undertaking a range of business support activities. Remuneration for the role is $59,413 – 66,179 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Skills and experience in administration and reception roles with or without relevant qualifications.
• Ability to contribute to building and supporting a positive high performing culture.
• Strong interpersonal, engagement, communication and customer service skills.
• Strong administrative skills, proficient in administration processes with a good understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise own work priorities to effectively achieve specific objectives within timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to solve minor problems.
• High level written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to model the Authority’s and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.

What we offer

At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
• Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A fantastic workplace culture

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role and to discuss your situation, please contact Kate Gorman, Board and Executive Officer on 0408 897 720.

To apply please send your application including a cover letter and CV to [email protected] by midday Tuesday 11 March 2025.

About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities". Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.

To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au

At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.