The Business Support Officer provides administration, project, program and financial support to the Director Employee Relations, Safety and Wellbeing (the Director) and broader Employee Relations, Safety and Wellbeing Branch. The role reports to the Senior Advisor and will assist the Director and broader Employee Relations, Safety and Wellbeing Branch with the preparation of correspondence, documents and information targeted to audience and stakeholder needs.
The role will provide secretariat support to the department's Safety and Wellbeing Consultative Committees, and assist with general administrative, coordination, and financial support to the Branch. The role requires an individual who is highly organised with a strong service delivery focus, able to prioritise tasks and conflicting workloads, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience providing executive assistance and administrative support services to senior management is highly desirable.
* Knowledge and experience with DEECA systems and procedures is highly desirable, including SharePoint, Oracle, and the MS Office Suite.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 02 March 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.