Temporary (1 x Temporary Full-time and 1 x Temporary Part time 21 hours)

Are you an experienced administrative professional with a passion for excellence? This is your chance to join a dynamic team, contribute to vital city projects, and support the operational heartbeat of our community. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our City Works team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join our team on a temporary contract. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about providing high-quality administrative services and eager to support the operational needs of our City Works team.

As a Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks. Your duties will include procuring goods and services, verifying invoices, coordinating meetings, analysing and reporting data, managing document control, and assisting with various investigations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our team, processing and recording information using Council’s Authority Customer Relationship Management system, and handling procurement to payment processes, including purchase requisitions, P-Card transactions, and invoice approvals.

In addition to these tasks, you will provide essential administrative support to the City Works sections. This includes coordinating and preparing meetings, taking minutes, controlling documents, and managing and maintaining stationary supplies and resources. You will also manage electronic and hard copy corporate records using Council’s management information systems.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate is passionate about customer service and has experience in a fast-paced administration role. You will support an innovative, collaborative, and customer-centric department, standing out with your experience in procurement, financial management, and payment processing. With highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, you will build strong relationships with team members and various stakeholders, both internally and externally. Proficiency in MS applications and online platforms, along with the ability to learn new systems quickly, is essential.

You will thrive in this role if you have exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, adaptable approach to an operationally demanding environment. At City Works, we offer an innovative environment where you can enhance your skills and knowledge while working collaboratively with a group of dedicated professionals.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $1,372.48 to $1,595.05 per week

12 per cent superannuation

Be mentored and work closely with your Senior in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment

We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

Dynamic and empowering leadership team

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LET’S START

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 27th July 2025

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Robyn Murray, Senior Business Support Officer on 02 4921 0458 or via email [email protected]

If you need assistance when submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0759 or via email [email protected]

Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.