About the role

The Business Support Officer will provide a high level of business and administrative support to the Major Projects and Facilities team. The position will work collaboratively across the organisation and will also be required to support the broader teams within the Infrastructure Directorate with projects, reports, financial processing, project management administration, business planning, and other administrative tasks as required.

This is a permanent full-time role based at Knox Civic Centre. We support flexible working while ensuring the operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 5 classified role in accordance with the Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be $80,377.95 to $93,517.76 gross per annum depending on experience (pro-rata for part time), plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Experience and knowledge in business administration.
• Understanding of financial management and project management practices.
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills, including the ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collate information and prepare statistics, reports and presentations.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Wednesday 1 October 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Monica Micheli, Manager Major Projects & Infrastructure, at [email protected] or on 03 9298 8251.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received, and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements;

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave;

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees;

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth;

• Support towards further study;

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships;

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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