Full Time / 12-Months Fixed Term

Classification: GO4 ($87,067 + Superannuation)

About Us

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on supporting our growing population and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated administrative superstar to join our team!

As the Business Support Officer, you will offer a high level of administrative and project support to the Senior Manager - Development Services and Senior Manager - Regulatory and Community Safety.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing correspondence, prioritisation of meetings and tasks to facilitate smooth operations of the Senior Managers.
• Diary management and arranging appointments, booking meeting rooms and managing records.
• Assisting internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, mail and other communication platforms.
• Preparing presentations and undertaking project work.
• Working in close collaboration with the wider team to ensure that requests, enquiries, and tasks are actioned in a timely manner.

About You

It’s important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but just as important, that Playford is the right place for you.

People are at the heart of everything you do – your team, your internal and external customers, and your community. You are passionate about contributing to an Organisation which provides information, services and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving Playford community.

You are someone with a love for supporting others to work effectively and efficiently in their roles, through the provision of high-level administrative support. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.

While qualifications in Business or Administration are desirable, we welcome applicants with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role.

The Playford Employee Experience

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

• Excellent leave entitlements including; Blood Donor leave and Purchased leave.
• Attractive salary and benefits including; salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program
• Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities

More information

Further information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Position Description. For further information please contact Sean Teelow, Senior Manager - Regulatory & Community Safety on (08) 8256 0339.

How to apply

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch.

Applications close at 12:00pm on Thursday 29 May 2025.

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The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.