City of Perth

Business Support Officer – Surveillance

• $81,129 to $85,095 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time permanent
• East Perth Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Business Support Officer at the City of Perth, you will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for organisation and efficiency. In this key role, you’ll be at the heart of our Surveillance Centre, ensuring seamless coordination across all administrative workflows and playing a pivotal part in driving the team’s success.

Reporting to the Coordinator Surveillance within our City Watch team your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Supporting the Coordinator in organising rosters, managing workflows, planning activities, general office management and setting priorities for team members;
• Delivering exceptional customer service across all contact channels and manage and resolve queries and complaints;
• Overseeing and coordinating training and development programs; and
• Preparing budgetary data and facilitate procurement processes.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in providing operational / business/ project support;
• Sound knowledge of financial processes such as raising purchase orders, receipting and budget control;
• Demonstrated well-developed & effective interpersonal and written skills; and
• Sound organisational skills with the ability to contribute to a team environment with competing priorities.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Friday 24 January 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.