Wingecarribee Shire Council

Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer 
Temporary Full-time Opportunity - Until 16 January 2026
Salary Range: $70,775.12 - $82,252.04 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum (Depending on Skills and Qualifications)
Great 12 month Learning and Development Opportunity! 
Located at the Moss Vale Depot 

The Role

The position provides timely and efficient administrative support across a broad range of functions and teams, coordinating and organising project management and related support services to facilitate smooth, responsive business operations within the team.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

Our Values are Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage and Teamwork. Our Values Drive the Way We Work!

Essential Criteria

1. Certificate IV in Business Administration or other relevant related discipline and/or extensive experience working in an administrative support role within a fast-paced busy environment.
2. Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate experience in the use of word, excel, outlook and power point.
3. Demonstrated experience and understanding of the requirements for corporate record keeping with experience in using an electronic document record keeping system.
4. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, with a focused and responsive approach to managing customer enquiries with sound understanding of customer service principles.
5. Demonstrated high level organisational and administrative skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work in a high-volume environment Previous experience in a role requiring tact and confidentiality.
6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the success of a team, as well as the ability to work independently, and show initiative and judgment in proposing solutions to challenges
7. Demonstrated ability to apply attention to detail and accuracy to work and working with limited supervision.
8. Demonstrated experience in being able to analyse and interpret data to develop reports and/or provide data that assists in creating official documentation.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary Remuneration + 11.5% Superannuation p.a
• Work a 35-hour Work Week & Enjoy a Variable Days Off every 4 weeks!
• Four weeks annual, three weeks sick leave and two Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Andrea Webb (Coordinator Customer Service and Business Support) on 0408 351 013. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 11pm Sunday 5 January 2025.