Business Support Officer – Liveable CommunitiesLocation: TamworthTHE OPPORTUNITYAre you a driven and enthusiastic team player?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to reach your full potential?
Support the Liveable Communities Directorate to deliver operational and strategic projects for the community
COULD THIS BE YOU?
We are looking for an individual who ishighly efficient, a team player with administration experience, someone who likes a challenge and would like to further develop their administration knowledge, skills and experience.The position is a general administration role which assists the entire Directorate.
The tasks you would undertake include but are not limited to basic administration such as formatting letters, data entry, booking of appointments, travel bookings, catering and stationary ordering and processing of Purchase Orders.The Business Support Officer – Liveable Communities is responsible for:Working efficiently in a business administration environment - both independently and as part of a teamDeveloping work priorities including identifying, analysing and resolving problemsDelivering a service to internal staff and external customersUsing corporate and specialised software programs including managing and monitoring information management systems, finance systems and Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated flexibility in a dynamic work environmentTO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEEDCertificate III in Business Administration or similar.Ability to be a team player and cooperate with others to deliver business outcomes.Attention to detail is essential, and some knowledge of the importance of accuracy in legal correspondence is highly desirable.Have a genuine interest in Liveable Communities projects and commitment to pursue team goals.Previous experience in office administrationDrivers LicenceINTERESTED?
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU
For a confidential discussion, please contact Terri John on 02 6767 5417.Salary range: Grade 8 -$1,190.10 - $1,287.90 per week excluding superannuation for a 35 hour work week.
Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.Apply Now
Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 5th September 2025--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHY IS IT 'WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play
Flexible Work Arrangements: your work/life balance is important to us.
Approved by mutual agreement according to operational requirements(examples include condensed hours, job share, 19 day months, 9 day fortnights, time in lieu as approved)Attractive Leave OptionsLong service leave after five (5) yearsNine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leaveThree weeks sick leave annuallyHealth & Wellbeing leave, Carer's leave, Domestic Violence leaveLeave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identifyFor our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.At Council we have the honour of leaving a legacy on our community.
We create and enhance world class facilities and events.
We develop Tamworth's economy through investment and infrastructure.
We ensure our city is sustainable for future growth and success.For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit.Council is a giant pathway for forging your career and we prioritise growing our own talent, through training and professional development.
Our Educational Assistance Program provides opportunities to pursue study in a higher-level role or related qualification/field.For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.Breast feeding friendly workplaceIdeal location with easy access to cycle or walk to workQANTAS Club discountsFree entry to Council's poolsHealth & Wellbeing programsSocial ClubEmployee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate familyCorporate rate gym membership (participating gyms)Uniforms subsidisedNovated leases available to all staffA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW.
Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.ABOUT OUR REGIONThe Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas.
Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy.
In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.
If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
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