As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all age groups to apply.

The Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated Business Support Officer to join our Infrastructure and Strategic Projects Team in Kununurra to provide an extensive range of high quality, customer focused, efficient administrative and support services. The role will also assist the Operations Team within the Directorate from time to time as requested. Your responsibilities will include:

• Management, coordination, preparation and quality of all incoming and outgoing communications and correspondence including management of the department inboxes
• Coordination of diary and email management including record keeping
• Maintaining the Infrastructure elements of the Shire’s external web site and internal intranet
• Facilitate arrangement of regular meetings within the directorate and ad-hoc meetings as required, including maintenance of relevant action registers
• Developing, implementing and maintaining the Directorate team processes and procedures as required
• Provision of administrative support for the purpose of managing the Directorate’s compliance functions, including monitoring work flows, statutory and management reporting requirements
• Processing of invoices, including coordination of the Director’s monthly credit card expenses, Regional Road Group, Blackspot, Roads to Recovery and other similar processes
• Assisting with front line customer enquiries (counter and telephone) for the Directorate including the dissemination of relevant information
• Maintaining department registers, Synergy modules and assistance with the review of Polices and Organisational Directives as required
• Assisting in the preparation of information to incorporate into annual reports, monthly Council Reports and other reports as required
• Assisting with licencing and reporting requirements as well as the continuous development of the Shire’ Fleet Management system
• Assisting compliance relating to Shire Cemetery processes

Relevant qualifications in Business Administration, current National Police Clearance (within the last 6 months), and current unrestricted WA Driver’s Licence are essential for this role.

It is desirable if you have any working knowledge of matters dealt with by Local Government, experience in the development and implementation of policies, organisational directives and work instructions, and knowledge or experience using IT Vision Synergy Soft.

A copy of position description applicable to this vacancy can be found on the Shire's website.

Salary and Benefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive of allowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Shire provided corporate uniforms
• Opportunities for professional development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual and part-time roles.

APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Paul Webb, our Director Infrastructure and Strategic Projects on 0438 690 311 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.