About Us
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC works closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Your New Role
Are you someone who loves bringing structure, clarity and support to busy operations? Do you enjoy variety, solving problems and supporting people in a way that makes their work easier and more efficient?
We are seeking a confident and adaptable Business Support Officer to join our Operations and Planning team.
Reporting to the Executive Officer Operations and Planning, the Business Support Officer will work collaboratively in providing effective, responsive and professional business support to Council's Operations and Planning Directorate.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role please refer to the Position Description.
About You
To be successful in this role you should possess Certificate III in Business Administration and/or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role; high level computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with an ability to learn and efficiently use other key applications used within Council; demonstrated ability to complete administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a timely manner and ability to cope well under pressure; and the ability to adapt to a changing work environment, consider options, develop solutions and decide on action.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council
As the successful candidate you'll enjoy:
Permanent full-time position – 35 hour work week
Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
Weekly salary of $1,****** to $1,****** (plus superannuation)
Generous leave entitlements including access to Long Service Leave after five years
A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club and health and wellbeing programs
Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities
Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required
A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow
A fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast
Interested
Please apply via Council's website. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
Your current resume.
Applications Close
COB Wednesday 26 November ****.
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have Questions
Contact Maddison Cummins, Executive Officer Operations and Planning, for a confidential discussion. Phone: .
Thank You and Good Luck
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds and people with an additional disability. Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
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