Business Support Officer
Requisition Number: 999
Salary Range: $69,639.57 - $76,208.88 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 15 AEST
Do you take pride in your work and enjoy supporting a diverse range of teams?
We’re looking for a skilled Business Support Officer to join our Team to keep essential services running!
What You’ll Do:
As a Business Support Officer, you will provide high quality administrative, financial and procurement support across the Cairns Infrastructure and Assets Directorate. This role is critical in helping operational teams deliver efficient, compliant and cost-effective services to the community.
Your day-to-day duties could include:
* Providing friendly, responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
* Supporting staff across the Directorate with administrative, financial and procurement tasks.
* Responding to enquiries, managing customer requests (CRMs) and responding to issues.
* Processing applications, managing data entry and business processes to ensure a smooth flow of information.
* Assisting with invoice processing, purchase orders and operational documentation.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and a collaborative, “here to help” team culture.
What We’re Looking For:
* Certificate III in Business Administration and/or relevant experience in a similar role.
* Ability to manage procurement activities in alignment with financial principles and compliance requirements.
* Advanced numeric, written and verbal communication.
* Excellent time management skills, and ability to prioritise work plans and meet required deadlines to manage workload and competing demands.
* Experience in delivering customer service and demonstrated capability to liaise with clients and the public.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, and ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Experience with computer software applications including MS Office and financial packages, with the ability to quickly learn new computer software applications.
Some benefits we offer:
* Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
* Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks personal leave
* Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
* Salary sacrifice opportunities
* Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
* Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to:
* Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
* Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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